Mental Health & Wellness - Assistant

Job Title: Mental Health & Wellness (MHW) Assistant

Department: Mental Health & Wellness
Location: Kiran Foundation Campus
Reporting To: MHW Lead

Job Summary:

The MHW Assistant will support the Mental Health & Wellness team in promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting students/beneficiaries, assisting in basic counseling activities under supervision, and maintaining documentation of cases and interventions. The role focuses on early identification of behavioral or emotional concerns and coordination with relevant staff.

Key Responsibilities: Student/Beneficiary Support:

• Assist in identifying students with emotional, behavioral, or social challenges
• Support in providing basic emotional support under supervision
• Maintain a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily/weekly case notes and activity logs
• Assist in preparing reports on observed cases and interventions
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

Coordination:

• Work closely with teachers, facilitators, and MHW lead
• Refer cases to senior counselor/psychologist when required
• Participate in team meetings and case discussions

Program Support:

• Assist in planning and conducting awareness sessions (mental health, wellbeing, behavior management)
• Support workshops, group activities, and school-based interventions
• Help in implementing wellness initiatives across programs

Observation & Monitoring:

• Observe behavioral patterns in classroom and group settings
• Flag concerns to senior staff in a timely manner
• Assist in follow-up tracking of identified cases

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Social Work / Behavioral Sciences / Education (preferred)
• Fresh graduates or 1–2 years of relevant experience may apply

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong empathy and active listening skills
• Good communication (spoken & written)
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
• Teamwork and coordination skills
• Basic understanding of child/adolescent behavior (preferred)
• Confidentiality and ethical responsibility

Preferred Attributes:

• Interest in mental health, education, and community work
• Training/certification in counseling or psychology (plus point)
• Experience in school or NGO environment (preferred)

Work Ethics:

• Strict confidentiality must be maintained
• Professional boundaries with students/beneficiaries
• Respectful and culturally sensitive behavior at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person