Pradip Parajuli

Experience

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  Kids Shangrila Home

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2015

  "In my role, I provided psychosocial counseling to street adolescents, supporting their emotional well-being through one-on-one sessions. I supervised and guided program staff, offering advice and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure effective communication and cooperation among the team and with the Executive Director (ED).I oversaw the care provided to beneficiaries, offering counseling as needed, and ensured that the daily informal education schedule was followed for each beneficiary. My responsibilities also included conducting necessary fieldwork for family reunification, addressing issues related to staff, beneficiaries, parents, and other visitors, and reporting concerns to the ED and the child protection team.I played an essential role in the finance management, ensuring timely, clear, and transparent submissions to the Executive Director, and maintained accurate records of beneficiary files and fieldwork reports. Additionally, I managed the maintenance of project houses, overseeing tasks related to plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and other assets.I was also involved in psychological activities at the Drop-In Center, offering support to clients, and completed various official tasks assigned by the Chairperson to contribute to the overall success of the project." Show less "In my role, I was responsible for the day-to-day care and management of street adolescents enrolled in the project, ensuring their well-being and addressing any practical challenges they faced. I guided them in their daily routines, offering advice and providing necessary psychosocial counseling to support their emotional health when required.My duties included maintaining the health and hygiene of the adolescents, ensuring they received appropriate medical care at local healthcare facilities when needed. I also managed daily petty cash expenses, ensuring transparency and clarity in reporting to the Executive Director of KSH.By closely monitoring and addressing any issues affecting the beneficiaries, I played an essential role in the smooth running of the project and contributed to creating a supportive, structured environment for the adolescents." Show less

  • Program Manager

    May 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Managing Social Worker

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
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  SOS Children's Villages Nepal

  May 2015 - now

  "Dedicated to ensuring the successful implementation of the Youth Program by effectively planning, monitoring, and evaluating its goals and objectives. Plays a key role in coordinating daily operations to uphold accreditation standards while supporting the director in driving smooth program execution.Passionate about child protection and mental health, serving as the Child Safeguarding Focal Person, addressing child-related issues and complaints, and as the Focal Person for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, advocating for the psychological well-being of young people.Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that values cultural diversity and empowers individuals through skill development. Continuously contributes to the program’s overall success by taking on additional responsibilities as needed, ensuring a positive impact on both the youth and the organization." Show less "Responsible for assessing and supporting the personal development of youth at the Youth Home while providing guidance on their education and career growth. Plays a key role in fostering youth independence and implementing programs that empower SOS mothers and Youth Directors. Oversees facility expenditures, ensuring the proper financial documentation. Additionally, provides psychosocial counseling and emotional support to children, youth, and earthquake survivors. Conducts workshops on life skills and motivation training. Reports directly to the Project Director and Youth Director while serving as the Focal Person for Child Protection and Child Safeguarding, as well as the Emergency Response Focal Person for Disaster Risk Management." Show less

  • Assistant Director [SOS Children's Village Jorpati]

    Apr 2015 - now

  • Assistant Director

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Senior Counselor

    May 2015 - Dec 2021
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  Oxbridge International College

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  Part-time Lecturer, BA and 10+2 Program

  "As a Lecturer in 2016, I was responsible for teaching Sociological and Anthropological Research and Perspectives on Development to BA third-year students, as well as Sociology and Anthropology to Grade XI and XII students.In addition to classroom teaching, I guided and supervised students in conducting field surveys and writing research reports, providing them with practical experience in academic research. I focused on fostering a stimulating and engaging learning environment to help students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the subjects." Show less

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  Coalition for Training Research and Development Pvt. Ltd.

  Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

  Training Consultant

  Experienced in conducting a variety of training programs focused on mental health and personal development, including Counseling Training, Life Coaching Training, Mental Health Awareness Sessions, and Work-Life Balance Training. Specialized in Stress and Anxiety Management Workshops, Crisis Intervention Training, and Employee Wellness Programs. Passionate about fostering resilience through Positive Psychology, Parenting Skills Workshops, and Trauma-Informed Care Training.

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  Spring Health

  Jan 2025 - now

  Global Therapist

  Providing Counseling Services, Collaborate with Care Navigators, Conduct Webinars etc.