Officer, Guidance & Counselling at Nile University of Nigeria

We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Officer, Guidance & Counselling with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

The Officer, Guidance & Counsellor will be responsible for providing students with career, personal, social, and educational counselling, whilst assisting students evaluate their abilities, interests, talents, and personalities.

He/she is expected to;

• Proactively identify and address the unique socio-emotional challenges faced by individual students, employing a compassionate and understanding approach.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to strategically determine the most effective approaches for meeting the unique needs of individual students whilst actively contributing to interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive student support.
• Work closely with school faculty and staff to develop holistic plans for maintaining the well-being of both individual students and the student population as a whole.
• Complete thorough and comprehensive reports for services provided, including detailed session notes and incident reports.
• Provide tailored group or individual counseling to address a spectrum of social, behavioral, or academic challenges faced by students.
• Actively engage in open and transparent consultation with families and staff, highlighting students’ needs and collaboratively devising strategies for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of counseling programs that are effective in meeting the diverse needs of students, adapting strategies to evolving educational landscapes.
• Submit referrals to external agencies when necessary, ensuring that students receive specialized attention and support tailored to their specific needs.
• Evaluate students’ academic and career plans, assisting them in setting realistic and achievable goals for personal and academic growth.
• Monitor and observe students to identify personal, emotional, or social issues that may impact on their overall well-being.
• Refer students to health psychologists and other mental health professionals when specialized attention is required.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Guidance Counselling or any related field such as psychology, social work, human services, or a similar discipline. 
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in counselling or related fields is required.
• Professional Certification or Licensure in Guidance Counselling.
• Ability to use data management systems or student information systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Ability to navigate and connect students with online and community resources for mental health, academic support, and other related services.
• Familiarity with tools and resources for providing educational and career guidance, including online assessment tools and career exploration platforms.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and mediation skills to address interpersonal conflicts among students.