Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Individualized Training Plans: Assess the abilities, interests, and goals of each child to create personalized vocational training plans that align with their unique needs and aspirations.

Teach Vocational Skills: Design and deliver instruction in a variety of vocational areas, such as culinary arts, horticulture, woodworking, computer skills, office administration, and more, based on the interests and aptitudes of the children.

Provide Hands-On Training: Create opportunities for hands-on learning experiences, practical exercises, and simulations to enhance skill acquisition and retention.

Adapt Teaching Methods: Employ a variety of teaching strategies, including visual aids, demonstrations, role-playing, and experiential learning, to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.

Foster Independence: Encourage children to develop self-confidence, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and independence in carrying out vocational tasks and activities.

Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, counselors, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the child's development and progress.

Assess Progress and Adjust Plans: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs, assess the progress of each child, and make necessary adjustments to the curriculum and teaching strategies to maximize outcomes.

Provide Support and Guidance: Offer emotional support, encouragement, and guidance to children as they navigate the challenges of learning vocational skills and transitioning to adulthood.

Engage Families: Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers, involve them in the goal-setting process, and provide resources and strategies to support their child's vocational development at home.

Stay Informed: Keep abreast of current trends, best practices, and innovations in vocational training for individuals with special needs through professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, and literature review.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in special education, vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with children or individuals with special needs in vocational training, educational settings, or rehabilitation programs is highly desirable.

Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping individuals with special needs achieve their full potential.

Certifications: Certification in special education, vocational rehabilitation, or related fields may be required or preferred, depending on the employer and jurisdiction.

Clearances: Must pass background checks and any other screenings required by regulatory agencies or employers.

Possible Vocational Activities for CWSN

Early Childhood (3-6 years old):

Sensory exploration activities (e.g., water play, sand play, playdough)

Sorting and matching activities (e.g., sorting colors, shapes, sizes)

Simple gardening activities (e.g., planting seeds, watering plants)

Basic kitchen tasks (e.g., pouring, stirring, sorting utensils)

Introduction to simple crafts (e.g., finger painting, stringing beads)

Middle Childhood (7-11 years old):

Basic cooking skills (e.g., measuring ingredients, mixing, following recipes)

Introduction to basic woodworking (e.g., sanding, painting, assembling simple projects)

Gardening tasks (e.g., weeding, harvesting, basic plant care)

Basic computer skills (e.g., using a keyboard and mouse, navigating educational software)

Introduction to basic office tasks (e.g., filing, sorting, organizing)

Pre-Adolescence (12-14 years old):

Developing kitchen skills (e.g., meal planning, following recipes independently)

Introduction to more advanced crafts (e.g., knitting, crocheting, simple sewing projects)

Basic money management skills (e.g., counting money, budgeting, making simple purchases)

Introduction to customer service skills (e.g., greeting customers, taking orders)

Introduction to basic maintenance tasks (e.g., simple repairs, cleaning tools)

Adolescence (15-18 years old):

Advanced cooking and baking skills (e.g., preparing full meals, baking bread)

Intermediate woodworking projects (e.g., building shelves, birdhouses, small furniture)

Advanced gardening skills (e.g., planning and maintaining a garden, composting)

Intermediate computer skills (e.g., word processing, internet research, basic coding)

Job shadowing opportunities (e.g., assisting in a retail store, office, or restaurant)

Internships or volunteer opportunities in community businesses or organizations related to the child's interests and abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Aasraa Trust
• About Organization:Aasraa Trust was established as a social work trust focusing on education of underprivileged children in 2009, in response to a crisis for intervention for the welfare of children from the riverbed slum under the Bindal bridge. Aasraa then worked with the river bed community to promote the need for education and started an after school project to augment school education. Project Street Smart was started on the pavements of Astley Hall in 2011 with a group of 5 street children. The objective was to keep the children off the streets and provide them with basic literacy through art, craft, music and audio visual medium. Today, Aasraa works towards empowering street and slum children through education, vocational training, nutrition, medical care and providing shelter homes. Our mission is to level the playing field for children who have neither seen books nor stepped into a school. The children we work with come from extremely impoverished backgrounds and are mostly rag pickers, beggar
  
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