School Counselor at Wellspring College

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional person as a Guidance Counsellor who would assist students with their educational, career, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Working with students
• Keeping confidential records
• Building a relationship of trust and respect with students
• Listening to students' concerns, empathising with them, and helping them to see things more clearly or in a different way.
• Helping students develop academic plans that match their skills and strength
• Facilitating crisis intervention and prevention programmes.
• Communicating with Teachers, parents and administrators about a student’s progress regularly.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a counsellor in an academic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  A good understanding of the schooling system
• Active listening skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills.
• Remarkable professionalism and good work ethic.
• Intermediate IT skills