Senior Career Guidance Counselor

About the Organisation:

Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation. The Lighthouses are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, Corporates, NGOs and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centres is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500 odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad and also States viz. Delhi, Odisha and in Hyderabad.

Core Values that drive us: Empathy | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage

About the role:

The Senior Career Counselor will play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring youth, particularly those from underserved and low-income communities, to make informed, realistic, and aspirational career decisions. This position combines one-on-one counseling, group facilitation, and strategic planning to support youth through their personal and professional journeys—from self-discovery to employability.

The individual will also support the LCF's broader mission by contributing to program development, outcome tracking, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Your role in supplementing the Organisational goals:

• Individual Career Counseling & Planning
• Conduct in-depth, one-on-one counseling sessions with youth to assess interests, values, aspirations, and challenges.
• Guide individuals on educational pathways, vocational training, and career options, tailored to their strengths, circumstances, and goals.
• Assist youth in creating personalized long-term career development plans.
• Career Exploration & Skill Mapping
• Facilitate engaging career exploration activities and assessments to help youth discover career interests.
• Identify skill and knowledge gaps and recommend relevant skilling or upskilling programs.
• Stay updated with local job markets, hiring trends, training opportunities, and government schemes to provide relevant advice.
• Employability & Job Readiness Support
• Prepare youth for employment through resume writing, mock interviews, soft skills training, and confidence-building sessions.
• Deliver workshops, group sessions, and seminars on various career development topics.
• Collaborate with placement and outreach teams to align counseling with real employment opportunities.
• Program Monitoring & Impact Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions, progress, and outcomes.
• Contribute to data analysis and reporting to evaluate the impact of career guidance interventions.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing insights and feedback from the ground.
• Cross-Team Collaboration & Support
• Collaborate with mobilization, training, and placement teams to ensure a holistic and supportive experience for youth.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, events, and special projects as needed.
• Uphold the culture and values of the Lighthouse, ensuring it remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Certification in career counseling or guidance is preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in career counseling, preferably in youth-focused or non-profit settings.
• Experience working with diverse groups, especially youth from underprivileged communities.
• Strong counseling, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Deep empathy and active listening abilities
• Understanding of local employment ecosystems, training institutes, and government livelihood schemes
• Excellent communication skills in English, Hindi, and local language
• Ability to manage groups (25–30 students) and adapt content to different learning levels
• Comfort with data tracking, documentation, and reporting
• Willingness to travel to multiple centers as required
• Immediate joiners preferred

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35, ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person