Counsellor cum Victim Support Officer

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Job Title: Counsellor cum Victim Support Officer
Organization: Kosi Lok Manch
Location: Bongaigaon and Barpeta, Assam
Apply by: 28 May 2025
Email to Apply: hr@kosilokmanch.org

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Job Description

Provide all counselling support, including trauma counselling, to victims of child sexual abuse, trafficking, and child marriage.
Maintain counselling records in case files.
Assist and inform families about case proceedings, available assistance, judicial procedures, and potential outcomes.
Support the child and family through legal proceedings from investigation to trial.
Ensure long-term rehabilitation and well-being of the child.
Accompany child and parents to police stations if FIR is not being registered.
Be present during the recording of Sec. 161 Cr.P.C statements.
Coordinate with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for needs assessment and rehabilitation.
Coordinate with police on case-related matters such as statements, investigation, arrest, bail, and compensation.
Ensure awareness and access to rights and support services for the child and their family.
Assess mental health needs and facilitate appropriate counselling.
Assess medical needs and accompany the child for medical examination.
Support the victim under POCSO Act as a support person as per CWC directions.