Program Officer

This position is an invitation for you to join our family as a Program Officer.

Program officers will be assigned a Child Care institution (CCI) and will work with the children and staff. You will build intentional relationships with children and youth, engage them in a variety of programs, facilitate sessions, support in the process of behaviour change and enable a smooth transition from institution to society. With the staff you will hold group sessions, support in implementation of new ideas and co-facilitate sessions with children. Program Officers will report to the Program Manager. This is a full-time position based in Chhattisgarh and requires sensitive, passionate and committed candidates.

Key responsibilities:

●       Facilitate individual and group sessions with children as per the designed program with sensitivity to the program intention and group needs.

●       Supporting the Children’s Committee to organise, plan and lead events.

●       Facilitate and conduct sessions with staff of CCI on talking circles, participatory methods and weekly meetings.

●       Liaison with volunteers and organise online workshops through volunteers and resource persons for the children on Saturdays.

●       Implement the baseline and end-line in the CCIs

●       Identify and support children and youth that require special attention and care.

●       Support teachers and children to implement the library program.

●       Organise family circles/re-entry circles with the support of the staff of CCI if need be to bridge the gap between the child and the family.

●       Follow-up and Home Visits of released children.

●       Closely work with other stakeholders – Staff of the institution like Probation officers, housemasters, guards, superintendent, family members.

●       Coordinate with stakeholders like the Juvenile Justice Board and the District Child Protection Unit.

●       Maintain each child’s record and document individual children’s progress in circle work and key shifts in the children.

●       Document staff progress and key shifts in the staff through the circle process.

●       Document all processes carried out in the CCIs.

●       Cater to the needs of children as well as the organization by being part of other initiatives of Ashiyana as and when expected.

Program Officer is someone who:

•      Feels called to be part of the healing and transformation of children and youth in closed institutions and sees them as capable of becoming self-reliant and positive contributors to the world.

•      Self starter and proactive, can work under minimum supervision.

•     Adept at problem solving and decision making while working with stakeholders at the local level.

•      Is able to influence and collaborate effectively across stakeholder groups.

•      Demonstrates good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

•      Enjoys challenging and volatile situations and is able to find creative ways to deal with complex problems.

•      Is comfortable working with youth individually as well as in groups. Good facilitation skills required.

•      Is reflective, a good listener and exhibits a strong willingness to learn.

•      Has a bold and yet flexible personality to adjust within the individual-centric and yet versatile work approach of Ashiyana

•     Team player, resourceful and works with a sense of possibility.

•      Is willing and keen to develop an awareness of one’s own emotional, spiritual and intellectual learning process

•      Is flexible and willing to work outside of normal business hours and holidays and/or weekends as needed.

•      Is willing to travel, as and when required.

Professional/computer skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice system (preferred).

Prior experience in group work and facilitation skills preferred.

Location:

Chhattisgarh –  Raipur -1 | Bilaspur -1 | Durg – 1

Age: 25years & above

Language Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal & language skills. Proficiency in Hindi and English is a must.

Educational Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate (preferably in Social Work)

Salary: Subject to the skill-set, experience and location

Application Process: Please email a copy of your CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the post to career.ashiyana(at)gmail(dot)com (career.ashiyana@gmail.com)

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