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Job Title: Program Coordinator Social Service DepartmentLocation: Yelahanka, BangaloreJob Overview: The program coordinator of the Social Service Department [SSD] will play a pivotal role in setting up the new branch in Bangalore. The coordinator will serve as the primary link between the school and the students parents & community. The coordinator will lead various important aspects including admissions, transportation, student health programs, parent and community outreach programs etc. and will also serve as a primary link between the school & the concerned government departments.Major Roles & Responsibilities:Admissions and Parent Orientation:Identify communities for student enrollment as per the poverty and eligibility criteria of the school.Create an admission recruitment plan and reach out to parents of eligible students within these communities.Complete all registration formalities for the new student applicants including home visits for verification of aspects linked to the poverty and eligibility criteria.Coordinate with the school counsellor to complete the initial screening processes at school.Work with the admission committee to shortlist potential student candidates and continue with the school processes to select the final list of students.Complete other formalities linked to admissions including document collection and verification.Create student admission file for every student along with the required signed documentation from parents.Conduct a parent orientation program to inform parents about the vision, mission, programs & services offered, rules & regulations of the school, expectations from parents and other details.Maintain / update all necessary documentation including in the school MIS software as well as hard copies, as required.Transportation:Prepare a route list for students and staff which includes the pick-up / drop points and timings and communicate the same to parents and staff accordingly.Hire school transport and tie up with government transport [BMTC buses] if required and coordinate with the relevant bus depots.Recruit drivers and bus attenders based on the transportation requirements of the school.Ensure bus attendance is taken by the conductor / bus attender daily.Handle any other travel arrangements as required by the school.Student Health Program:Plan and implement a student health program for students including deworming, de-lousing, giving medical supplements etc.Plan and facilitate student immunization program according to WHO guidelines.Facilitate an annual / half yearly general health screening and manage logistical aspects for the same.Monitor the documentation of health records of students and ensure they are updated periodically by the in-house school nurse.Ensure the availability and administration of first aid and emergency medicines at school in coordination with the school nurse.In case of major issues consult with the nurse & academic leaders and refer students to hospitals for further diagnosis and treatment.Facilitate general health awareness programs for students on a periodic basis which can be conducted by the school nurse or through external resource people / agencies.Parent Program and Community Outreach:Monitor and follow up on the parent volunteer program at school and ensure that the required number of parents are present daily.Plan and implement various awareness and development programs for parents at school.Plan and facilitate public health awareness programs in the community that the students come from.Network & partner with NGOs in the community for promoting community developmental programs.Student Attendance & Parental Intervention:Check daily attendance marked by teachers on the school management system and contact all absentee students parents and take follow up action.Facilitate meetings between parents and the academic team and take follow up action as required.Conduct home visits in case of severe issues such as long absenteeism, safety concerns etc.Government related work:Work closely with the Nodal, BEO Office, and DEO office for required permissions, affiliation renewals etc.Prepare indents and procure state level textbooks from the government.Additional roles and responsibilities:Coordinate community visits for donors, visitors, school staff etc. as and when required.Support with implementation of student service-learning programs when it involves the community.Maintain school student register with updated information of all students.Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor as and when required.Qualifications / Requirements:Masters degree in social work (MSW) with an experience of minimum of 5 yearsProficient in speaking the local language and other regional languagesGeographical knowledge of areas around the school campus and in the cityBasic computer knowledge and skills including working on Microsoft excel and wordPassionate and committed to working with students and parents from under resourced communitiesNote: Apply if you can commute to Yelahanka, Bangalore.Location: Yelahanka, BangaloreLanguage: English, Kannada & Hindi (Mandatory)Salary: Best in the marketTransportation: YesFood: YesNotice Period: 1 MonthInterested candidates can drop their resumes at poovarasu@lifeeducare.com or WhatsApp at 9669991965.RegardsPoovarasu N

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