Job Description

About the Role :

The Assistant Center Head cum Counselor would be responsible to guide the team and build meaningful relationships in the community in order to reach out to more youth and lead them toward a sustainable livelihood.

The ideal candidate would be someone who is motivated and passionate about working with underprivileged youth and invested in their betterment. S/he will play a crucial role in supporting the operations of our center while providing counseling services to the youth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program & Team Management

• Independently lead Lighthouse centers to enable the youth population from the nearby communities to take up formal jobs/self-employment.
• Develop and maintain a conducive environment at the center that enables learning and a feeling of safe space for youth.
• Provide counseling services to individuals and groups.
• Manage a team of 3-4 and hand-hold them for timely deliverables and high-quality outcomes for all of the stages of the program - Community Outreach to Alumni Engagement.
• Effective program management with the support of the team to ensure appropriate enrollments in the program and positive progress of the youth in their journey through the program stages

Data management and reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate data updates as required on Excel or in-house portals.
• Analyze the data of the youth from the center to identify trends/ patterns and suggest strategies that would ensure the success of the program and, therefore, the youth.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports as required by the internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder management

• Regular reporting to the senior management about the program's progress, challenges, and solutions
• Manage brand-building activities, e.g., events specific to the centre, and help with advocacy for youth placements in the local economy.

Reporting To: Program Head

Who we are looking for:

• Education: MSW or Post Graduation in any field
• Years of Experience: 3-4 years of experience in livelihood or skilling programs and career counseling as well.
• Self-driven, excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong people management, project management, and data analytics skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language
• Proven ability to plan and manage the operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity

Base Location: Borhadewadi, Pune

All candidates applying for the position should submit a resume via email to careers@lighthousecommunities.org.

Applicants for the position should specify "Assistant Center Head cum Counselor" in the subject line of the email application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?40,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person