Career Counselor - Post-Placement Mentoring

Grey Sim Learnings Foundation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 201,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

Grey Sim Learnings Foundation (GSLF) is hiring Counsellors for Post-Placement Mentoring in Mumbai. You will support recently placed learners, conducting regular check-ins, offering career guidance, and helping them navigate workplace dynamics to ensure long-term success and job satisfaction.

The role focuses on mentorship, tracking progress, and collaboration with reporting managers to continually enhance our post-placement support programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required.
• Around 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English for Mumbai location.
• Contractual employment with potential transition to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured follow-up calls and counselling sessions with placed learners to monitor workplace integration and career progress.
• Provide guidance and practical solutions to help learners adapt to their roles.
• Maintain detailed records of learner interactions using MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Share insights and progress updates with managers to improve post-placement support programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Diploma in Psychology/Counselling/Social Work/Education

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Company Description Grey Sim Learnings Foundation (GSLF) is a registered Section 8 non-profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment, educational emancipation, and vocational skill development across India.

We bridge the gap between education and sustainable employment by delivering demand-driven skill training programs, STEM education, and post-placement support. Our mission is focused on enabling youth—especially young women and persons with disabilities (PWD)—from underprivileged communities to gain market-aligned skills, secure dignified jobs, and build long-term careers.

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 5, 8, and 10), GSLF partners with leading CSR foundations, government bodies, ITIs, and corporate sponsors (including HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra Foundation, Crompton, HCL Foundation, and Voltas) to create a high-impact TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) ecosystem.

About the Role

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking empathetic and proactive Counsellors for Post-Placement Mentoring to join our team.

In this role, you will serve as a vital support system for our recently placed learners as they transition into the workforce. You will conduct regular check-ins, offer career guidance, help them navigate workplace dynamics, and ensure their long-term professional success and job satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Mentorship & Support: Conduct structured follow-up calls and counselling sessions with placed learners to monitor their workplace integration, satisfaction, and career progress.
• Workplace Guidance: Provide constructive advice, motivation, and practical solutions to help learners overcome initial workplace challenges and adapt smoothly to their roles.
• Tracking & Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of learner interactions, feedback, and progress updates using MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Share periodic insights and performance updates with reporting managers to continuously improve our post-placement support programs.

Location & Openings

We are looking to fill 5 contractual positions across the following locations (with potential transition to full-time roles based on performance and organizational needs).

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. A degree or diploma in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Education, or related fields is preferred.

Work Experience: Around 1 year work experience preferred

• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and record-keeping.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in regional languages based on your target location:
• Mumbai : Fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹25,000 per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
• Employment Type: Contractual (Immediate joiners preferred).
• Timeline: We are conducting expedited hiring to fill these positions on priority basis.