Role & responsibilities

• Individual Counselling: Provide one-on-one counselling sessions to students dealing with academic, personal, and social issues.
• Career Counselling: Assist students in making informed decisions about their academic and career paths. Provide guidance on course selection, college applications, and career exploration.
• Mental Health Support: Identify and support students who may be struggling with mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, or stress. Collaborate with parents and professionals when necessary.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve conflicts among students, promoting a safe and inclusive school environment. Encourage healthy communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Preventative Programs: Develop and implement programs to address issues like bullying, substance abuse, and stress management. Promote mental health awareness and well-being.
• Educational Support: Work closely with teachers to address academic challenges, provide study skills and time management strategies, and assist with academic goal-setting, as required.
• Parent Engagement: Collaborate with parents to address their concerns and provide guidance on effective parenting strategies. Conduct workshops and informational sessions for parents on relevant topics, as required.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and assessments, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Crisis Intervention: Be prepared to provide immediate support and counselling in case of emergencies or crises affecting students or the school community.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Effective Communication and Active Listening, to be able to build trust and understand students needs.

2. Compassion: create a supportive and safe atmosphere where students feel valued.

3. Problem-solving and conflict resolution.

4. Mental health awareness and crisis management

5. Confidentiality and ethical conduct.

1. Assessment and Evaluation

2. Individual counselling techniques

3. Career counselling and guidance

4. Mental health support

5. Preventative programs and workshops

6. Parent engagement

7. Record keeping and documentation