Anganwadi Facilitator

Job Description

Company Description

United Way of Chennai (UWC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives in Tamil Nadu by promoting charitable service and volunteerism. UWC is part of the United Way Worldwide (UWW) network and acts as an intermediary between corporations and the development sector to support community service projects and social development initiatives.

Role Description

1. To plan and organize informal pre-school activities in the Anganwadi for children in the age group 2-6 years of age and to help in designing and making toys and play equipment of indigenous origin for use in Anganwadi.

2. To track the progress of every childs development through the assessment tools and bring about necessary interventions to improve their growth and development

3. To maintain cordial & professional relationships with the ICDS workers, Community Heads and Other stakeholders

4. To elicit community support and participation in running the program

5. To conduct discussions and get feedback from the community on the facilities provided

6. To coordinate and conduct Mothers meetings and Monthly events every month and provide awareness on health, nutrition, and all topics relevant to child development

7. To make home visits to educate Adolescent Girls , Pregnant and Lactating Mothers (ANC & PNC) ,Parents on the importance of ICDS and its functions, to enable mothers to plan an effective role in the childs growth and development with special emphasis on the newborn child.

8. To form committees (Mazhalaiyar Membattu Kuzhu) from among the community and conduct monthly meetings

9. To improve and strengthen the role of the MMK members and increase their involvement in the activities of the Anganwadi

10. To maintain registers, files, and records as prescribed.

11. To provide daily updates on WhatsApp and Monthly reports in written

12. To submit timesheet invoices and other bills at every end of the month.

13. To carry out the activities that are informed by the Manager of UWC

14. To bring to the notice of the Manager from UWC any development in the community or the Anganwadi that requires their attention and intervention, particularly in regard to the work of the coordinating arrangements with different departments.

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