Shelter Coordinator / Counselor
Assistant Coordinator – Support Services
Community Development Worker (2 vacancies)
Please see below for information regarding these positions.
Saathi is a registered development agency (since 1997) working primarily with youth living on the streets and runaway adolescent girls and the various issues that are a part of their struggles. Issues of health, vocational training, education, and psycho-social support are addressed as a part of these projects. Saathi also works to meet children as they arrive at Mumbai Central and help them return to their families before they are socialized to life on the streets. Our vision is to work towards a Just and Equitable World with a specific focus on youth living on the streets. For more information, please visit our website at www.saathi.org.
Biodatas, CVs, and/or resumes should be sent along with a cover letter / email to info@saathi.
Hard copies can be sent to:
Saathi
Attn: HR Vacancies (Position Title)
Agripada Municipal School, 1st Floor
Opp. YMCA Swimming Pool
Farooque Umarbhouy Lane
Agripada, Mumbai Central (E)
Mumbai 400 011
Tel: (22) 2300 9117
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Position: Shelter Coordinator / Counselor (Full Time)
Project: Home Placement Project
Description: The Shelter Coordinator will hold the responsibility of managing all aspects of the shelter used by children and youth who are awaiting referral or restoration to their families. This individual will also conduct counseling with children as part of their rehabilitation program and conduct group activities such as Life Skills sessions, recreation, etc. The candidates should be dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative.
Minimum Requirements: BSW or BS/ BA with psychology, sociology, or counseling diploma, at least 2 years experience, interest in development sector, awareness of social issues, sensitivity towards project participants, fluent in Hindi and English.
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Position: Assistant Coordinator Support Systems (Full Time)
Project: Youth Initiative Project
Description: The Assistant Coordinator is a leadership position with the individual expected to take initiatives and entails working in the following areas:
- Coordinating economic alternatives and health initiatives of the programme
- Working on livelihood options for homeless youth
- In-charge of Income Generation Program Paper Bag Unit
- Networking and advocacy with corporate sector for opening up new job options for homeless youth.
- Networking and advocacy with government systems, mainly health systems.
Minimum Requirements: MSW or MA/MS in Sociology or Economics preferred, though other may also apply. Strong communication skills, Understanding of advocacy and networking, basic understanding of poverty and disparity issues (especially in urban context)
Freshers are welcome to apply.
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Position: Community Development Worker (Full Time) [2 vacancies]
Project: Youth Initiative Project
Description: The Community Development Worker position is responsible for mobilisation of homeless youth in the B, C, and D Wards of Mumbai contacting youth and undertaking crisis intervention with the youth.
Minimum Requirements: Paraprofessional or equivalent.
Freshers in the development sector can also apply for enrolling in the training program for community development workers. Successful trainees may be taken on full time.