Kopila Valley Sewa Samaj (KVSS)
Job Description: Social Mobilization Officer_ Health & Wellness
“A world where every child is safe, educated, loved”; Kopila Valley Sewa Samaj (KVSS) established in 2007, is a non-governmental, apolitical, and not for profit organization. Our mission is to change the world by empowering Nepal's children. We do this by providing quality education, a safe environment, and through inspiring others while putting the children first, strengthening families and our communities. Most at-risk and disadvantaged children are provided with inclusive quality education at Kopila Valley School (KVS), one of the greenest schools in Nepal, made from the earth and nestled on a campus with a commitment to building sustainable programs. Along with lifelong gift education to the disadvantaged children, we support their family members to improve their living standards and make it sustainable through holistic programs ranging from children’s home, health and wellness through women empowerment to career guidance/counseling, and scholarships for further studies. Environmental sustainability is one of the guiding principles and a way of life whatever we do!
Health & wellness is one of the important programs of KVSS that provides health services and emergency response to our students and local community. It spreads promotional, preventive and basic curative healthcare services to students of KVS, staff and guardians along with some community outreach programs. Main components of the health & wellness program include clinic, nutrition support through local and organic foods, mental health and counseling support and family development program. The Family Development Program is for social wellbeing to create a positive support circle and strengthen families to be able to resolve their issues by themselves and the individuals in the family can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We do this with our funding partner BlinkNow Foundation and in close ties with the local government and communities.
Position Summary: Social Mobilization Officer; Health & Wellness
You should have patience and enthusiasm about working with children and their family members to provide support for their overall growth and development through individualized assistance plans.
Under the leadership of Associate Manager, health and wellness, the Social Mobilization Officer is responsible for identifying the needs of individual students and their family members to help meet those needs whenever possible. S/he will be providing individual, family and community level support, including awareness, psychoeducation, referral support and encouragement to develop willingness and enthusiasm by strengthening their resilience to cope with unpleasant situations and trauma. S/he is excellent at interpersonal skills, planning and implementation of family development programs and wellbeing of children through extensive engagement, follow ups and support.
As an organization, KVSS is committed to ensuring that each beneficiary is safe, healthy, and able to use opportunities provided by Kopila Valley School and the other programs as much as possible. You will be an important part of maximizing what each beneficiary takes away from Kopila Valley and maintaining the loving and caring atmosphere. The incumbent is adept at coordinating and collaborating with a diverse team to provide holistic care and support to children and families KVS/KVSS serving.
Work Location: Birendranagar-4, Surkhet
Reports to: Associate Manager- Health and Wellness
Direct reports: None
The Main Responsibilities
Planning, Assessment, Support and Referral
Documentation, Case Management, and Program Review
Community Outreach and Education
Additional expectations
The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the Social Mobilization Officer may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by his/her supervisor
Must Have
Key Characteristics
Application Procedure
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