Nilofar Painda

Psychosocial Counselor Recruitment and Support

· Formulate and execute tactics for recruiting psychosocial counselors within the displaced region of Kabul.

· Supervise the processes of recruiting, onboarding, and screening new counselors.

· Consistently offer supervision and support to psychosocial counselors to safeguard their professional growth and overall welfare.

· Establish partnerships with pertinent governing bodies to perform background investigations and verify the credentials of employed counselors.

Coordination of Training Programs for Counselors:

· Strategize and coordinate psychosocial counselor training sessions that specifically target the challenges and requirements of the displaced community.

· Ascertain the substance of training sessions, ensuring that trauma-informed and culturally sensitive methodologies are integrated.

Development of Volunteer Program:

· Lead the growth and modernization of the counselor volunteer program, including internships.

· Utilize technology to enhance and streamline the volunteer/intern program.

· Holding and training inside and outside the organization for counselors and volunteers.

Recordkeeping and Reporting:

· Keep accurate notes of counseling sessions, making sure that they are kept private and in line with ethical standards.

· Write case briefs and monthly and annual reports on the results and effects of psychosocial counseling approaches.

· Talk to local groups and authorities to ensure rules and laws for mental health services in the new location are followed.

• Managed databases containing information about programs or services offered by the organization.
• Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to optimize performance results.
• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Worked closely with current and prospective partners, acting as primary point of contact for program grants and engagement opportunities.
• Prepared detailed reports on the progress of programs and proposed changes when needed.
• Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
• Facilitated workshops, seminars, conferences, and training sessions for staff members on various topics related to programs.
• Organized meetings and events related to program activities.

• Organize and participate in diverse educational and recreational activities to satisfy the needs and interests of youngsters.
• Help design policies, procedures, rules, regulations, programs, and activities to improve childcare services.
• Provide constant supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the facility.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to children, fostering positive relationships and a sense of security.
• Oversee and assist with health and hygiene routines, including meals, restroom breaks, and nap times.
• Maintain accurate records of children's activities, behaviors, and developmental progress.

• Worked as a language instructor, taught English 12 hours per week. Assisted the students with issues related to the English Language as a counselor.
• Helped the organization in developing the English Teaching curriculum.
• Assisted the students with the Microsoft Office programs.
• Helped the organization’s staff in administrative, bookkeeping, record management, and reporting procedures·
• Arranged professional, administrative, and technical meetings of the organization.
• Translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.