Debmitra Chatterjee
Kolkata
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated child counselor with six years of experience in providing support and guidance to children and their families. Skilled in building rapport with children, identifying their emotional needs, and developing effective treatment plans. Strong ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Counsellor
Coding Invaders
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped students find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Coordinated resources to support students and help each achieve targets.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
Child Counsellor
Kaizen Academy
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Helped students find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions.
- Documented student progress through counseling and interaction.
- Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
- Assigned group or family sessions to assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Junior Project Manager
Friends
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Generated business development awareness by implementing in-depth sales and marketing training programs
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
Child and Youth Counselor
Loretto Rainbow Home
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Treasures of Innocence
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Protection
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
08.2022
Skills
- Active listening and empathy
- Child development and behavior management
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques
- Multicultural competency and sensitivity
- Case management and documentation
- Communication and collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience in coaching remotely/online
Languages
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
Additional Information
- Birthday: 17/08/1999
Timeline
Educational Counsellor
Coding Invaders
05.2022 - 04.2023
Child Counsellor
Kaizen Academy
06.2021 - 04.2022
Junior Project Manager
Friends
04.2020 - 05.2021
Child and Youth Counselor
Loretto Rainbow Home
06.2019 - 03.2020
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Treasures of Innocence
12.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Child Protection
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
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