Career Guidance Counselor

BACKGROUND The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs. Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST. General Project Name : Hans Education Programme-UP Location of Job : Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh No. of Positions : 01 Job type : One year contract basis (extendable) Annual Salary (before TDS): 35,000 - 40,000/- CTC Per Month Max Position Overview: The role involves providing individual and group counselling sessions, organizing workshops, and collaborating with Life Skill Education Mentors and community members to support girls in making informed decisions about their education and future careers. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of girls in rural areas by helping them navigate their educational and career pathways. This role requires 80% of the time to be spent in the field like schools and CBLs. This position will closely work with the Life Skills Mentors, PC and PM and will report to the PM. Key Responsibilities: A. Individual Counselling: · Provide personalized counselling sessions to students to assess their interests, strengths, aptitude, Knowledge and goals by using standard tools. · Offer guidance on educational pathways, career options, and skill development tailored to each student's needs and aspirations. B. Group Workshops: · Plan and facilitate workshops on topics such as career exploration, study skills, goal setting, self-awareness, and decision-making. · Create engaging activities and resources to promote active participation and learning among students. · Meeting with parent groups to make them understand their girl’s interests, knowledge, aptitude etc and encourage them to help their daughters in selecting the right choices/streams. C. Career Development Programs: · Develop and implement programs to enhance girls' awareness of various career opportunities and the skills required for success in different fields. · Collaborate with local…