Blind Youth Association is an organization established by the Blind and Partially Sighted Youth of Nepal. With the vision of ‘BPS people of Nepal enjoying dignified life in an inclusive society’ BYAN is currently working in the area of policy advocacy, education, employment disaster risk reduction, political participation and SRHR of persons with disabilities in general and BPS in particular. Currently, BYAN is working in the support of Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund (NERF) for the project psychosocial support and menstural health management program for blind and partially sighted students in which we are seeking for the well qualified psychosocial counsellor and support. Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting visually impaired individuals across Nepal. In line with its commitment to promoting the well-being and inclusion of visually impaired individuals, BYAN has identified the need for specialized psychosocial support within blind schools. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by visually impaired students, including mental health issues and psychosocial barriers, BYAN aims to enhance support services tailored to their specific needs.In collaboration with its chapters located in various provinces of Nepal, BYAN seeks to establish a Psycho-Social Support Programme that focuses on addressing the mental health and psychosocial needs of visually impaired students within blind schools. The programme aims to relocate schools to designated districts where BYAN has its chapters, facilitating sustained engagement and support beyond the project duration.Locations of Work:The job vacancies for Psychosocial Counsellor and Support Officer will primarily operate within 13 schools located in the following districts across Nepal:Province 1: Jhapa and MorangProvince 2: BaraProvince 3: Kathmandu and ChitwanProvince 4: KaskiProvince 5: Rupandehi and BankeProvince 6: SurkhetProvince 7: Kailali

Objective of the assignment:

To provide specialized psychosocial support and assistance tailored to the unique needs of students, thereby promoting their mental health, emotional well-being, and overall integration into the school environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial counselling and support tailored specifically for visually impaired individuals in blind schools.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to address mental health issues, coping strategies, and emotional well-being.
• Develop and implement psychoeducational workshops and training sessions on topics relevant to visually impaired students, such as resilience, self-esteem, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a supportive environment for visually impaired students.
• Keep detailed records of counselling sessions and participate in case conferences as needed.