Key Responsibilities

1. Community Mobilization & Student Enrolment

• Conduct regular door-to-door community visits.
• Mobilize out-of-school and irregular children for school enrolment.
• Promote regular school attendance among students.
• Build strong relationships with families and community leaders.
• Organize awareness drives highlighting the importance of education.

1. Parent Engagement

• Conduct regular parent meetings.
• Organize Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings.
• Encourage active participation of parents in school activities.
• Resolve parents' concerns through counselling and continuous engagement.
• Motivate parents to take responsibility for:

Children's regular attendance o Homework completion o Discipline and behaviour o Overall academic and personal development

1. Positive Parenting & Family Counselling

• Conduct Positive Parenting workshops and sessions.
• Guide parents on creating a supportive learning environment at home.
• Help parents understand child development and emotional well-being.
• Identify vulnerable families requiring additional support and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

1. Child Counselling & Student Support

• Build trust with children through regular interaction.
• Counsel students facing behavioural, emotional, social, or educational challenges.
• Address issues related to absenteeism, peer relationships, low motivation, and classroom behaviour.
• Support children in developing confidence, self-esteem, and life skills.

1. Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strong rapport with:

o School Headmaster/Principal o Teachers o School Management Committee (SMC) o PTA Members o BMC officials o Community leaders o Local NGOs and volunteers

• Coordinate with stakeholders for school improvement initiatives.

1. School Development Initiatives

Take proactive initiatives to improve the school ecosystem, including:

• Organising cleanliness and beautification drives.
• Coordinating with the concerned BMC Ward Office for civic improvements around the school.
• Mobilizing PTA members and community volunteers for school development activities.
• Supporting plantation drives, wall painting, sanitation improvements, and other community-led initiatives.
• Encouraging community ownership of school infrastructure.

1. Awareness Programmes

Conduct awareness sessions on:

• Importance of education
• School attendance
• Child rights
• Health and hygiene
• Nutrition
• Safety and protection
• Gender sensitivity
• Environmental awareness
• Government welfare schemes

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily field visit reports.
• Prepare monthly progress reports.
• Document case studies and success stories.
• Maintain records of counselling sessions.
• Track student attendance and follow-up actions.
• Maintain photographs and documentation of activities.
• Submit timely reports to the reporting manager.

1. Coordination

• Work closely with teachers to identify children requiring intervention.
• Participate in school events and celebrations.
• Support implementation of academic and co-curricular activities.
• Coordinate with other ELF programmes wherever required.

Position SummaryThe Social Worker will serve as a vital link between the
school, families, community, and local stakeholders. The role focuses on
increasing student enrolment and attendance, strengthening parent
participation, resolving child and family-related concerns, conducting
awareness programmes, and creating a positive ecosystem that enables every
child to learn and thrive.The Social Worker will spend three days each week at MHADA
MPS School, Mahul Village, and three days each week at Parmanandwadi MPS
School, Parel Village, ensuring consistent engagement with both school
communities.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW), Master's in Social Work (MSW), Sociology, Psychology, Rural Development, or a related field.Freshers with strong community engagement skills may also apply. Skills & Competencies : Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.Counselling and conflict resolution skills.Ability to conduct awareness programmes and group facilitation.Documentation and report writing.Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Leadership and team collaboration.Fluency in Marathi and Hindi is essential; English proficiency will be an advantage.Willingness to travel regularly within assigned project locations.