Job Description

Position: Social Worker - Saiyyam Project (The Collaborative Anti-Addiction Program)

Type: Full-time position

Location: Pune

About Parivartan Trust: Parivartan Trust is a not-for-profit, community-based mental health organization founded in 1991. We aim to help people with mental health and addiction issues live better lives, free from stigma and with access to affordable care.

Role Description: We need a Social Worker to lead our Saiyam Project, which is an anti-addiction drive in schools of Pune. You'll plan and manage all project activities, guide the team, and ensure our work is high-quality and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising Awareness: Educating students about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and other addictive substances, and helping them understand the long-term consequences.

• Providing Psychological Support: Offering mental and emotional support to students who may be struggling with addiction or are at risk of substance abuse.

• Early Intervention: Identifying early signs of substance abuse in students and intervening to provide appropriate help

• Undertaking activities assigned by the project in charge, which include but are not limited to:

o Collaborating with Parents and Teachers: Working closely with parents and teachers to create a supportive environment and ensure students are steered away from addiction

o Organizing Prevention Programs: Conducting workshops, sessions, and programs in school to prevent substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyles

o Providing Resources: Offering information and resources to students and their families to help them seek professional treatment or counselling if needed

o Community Collaboration: Working with external organizations like rehabilitation centers and community programs to provide comprehensive support for students.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work, public health or related field

• Prior experience in working in the field of Addiction Disorders

• 2-3 years of experience in community health specifically in mental health is desirable.

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing

• Fluency in Marathi

How to Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter with your current & expected salary to contactparivartantrust@gmail.com. Use the subject line "Social Worker – Anti-addiction Project"

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Parivartan Trust
• About Organization:Parivartan trust was established by Dr. Narendra Dabholkar and Dr. Shaila Dabholkar in 1991. The journey began with a small counselling centre for people having addiction problems at Satara District, Maharashtra, India. In three decades, Parivartan evolved into a pioneer organisation in the development and scientific testing of various models of care for people with mental health and addiction problems. We have adopted a unique method of implementation research which involves the development of a model of real-life services for people with mental health problems and evaluating them with various scientific methods. We aim to provide high quality comprehensive mental health services at low cost to marginalised communities.
  
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