Kaya Guides is looking for freshers to join their mental health program.
Kaya Guides is a non-profit organization that uses WhatsApp to deliver a free guided self-help program in Hindi aimed at reducing depression. The heart of our program lies in our guides, who provide psychosocial support and help the participants in applying the techniques in their daily life.
Read more about the opportunity here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpS2IpGcCX0A2qFpXA820jAfN9HnDWOYRuBDZ-Khr-c/edit?usp=sharing
The guide position is an interesting, fast-paced, rewarding, and at times emotionally challenging job. You will learn/gain:
How to give basic psychosocial support and use active listening skills
Highly evidence-based techniques which are proven to be effective in reducing depression
How to monitor for and provide an initial response to signs of suicidality and other risks
How to be empathetic and compassionate in the face of a variety of challenges
How to remain calm in high-pressure situations
Become more efficient and organized through managing logistics through a high volume of calls and packed schedule
How a WhatsApp chatbot works and how various forms of tech can interact to form a comprehensive, digitally delivered program
You’ll have a fun time with a great team passionate about mental health and youth well-being
Required:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, health or public health
You can consider applying even if you do not come from these fields - a strong interest in mental health is required.
Commitment: Full-time
Contract Structure: Annual contract with a 3-month probation period
Location: Remote (Mumbai is preferred). Private workspace at home and internet connection required.
Start Date: 15th May (Tentative)
Work Days and Timing: Guides should have evening availability at least two days per week (6-9pm) and at least four hours of weekend availability (Saturday, Sunday or both). The rest of the days can be standard working hours.
Remuneration: 20K INR per month
Location: Mumbai/ Remote, Maharashtra
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