Career Counsellor at Greensprings School

Job Summary

• Help students set realistic academic and career goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Evaluate students' abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed.
• The Career Counsellor collaborates directly with students, parents, and College/Universities Admissions Representatives.

Job duties includes but not limited to:

• The Career Counsellor guides and monitors student progress to and through graduation, assists students and families in consideration of the extensive range of school/college options and prepare/positions students for the processes and procedures that will make them successful applicants.
• The College/Career Counsellor tracks students through their subjects combinations, assisting them as appropriate, and uses the information generated to adjust programs and services for current students.
• They collect information about schools and programs for clients interested in pursuing post-secondary education
• Career counselors help people develop career plans, and educate student about the labor market.
• Use assessments, to help students evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities
• Guide Students through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing the type of degree to pursue
• Assist students in locating and applying for schools / internship programs as appropriate , by helping and teaching them strategies to find openings and how to write a résumé, cover letter, motivation letter and other writings for school/internship application.
• Help student select and apply for additional educational programs to obtain the necessary skill set / credentials preparing them for higher institution and the labour market
• Any other duty related to the role as required by the school

Person Specialization

• B.Ed in Counselling or any related field
• Master's Degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in similar role
• Excellent Communication skills and work ethics
• Ability to be confidential and mentor as appropriate
• Excellent IT skills.