Student Counselor

Student Counselor Responsibilities:

• Listening to students' academic, emotional, social, and behavioral concerns in an open and nonjudgemental way.
• Working directly with students to develop solutions and set achievable goals.
• Assisting with conflict mediation and resolution between students, students and teachers, or parents and teachers to ensure students' goals are not disrupted.
• Providing one-on-one career guidance and skills assessment to assist with career development.
• Helping students to prepare for admissions applications and tests.
• Providing students with materials related to a career of their choice or career counseling to suit their skills.
• Developing, monitoring, and assisting with counseling programs.
• Offering referrals to outside resources, such as for mental health, substance abuse, or vocational-related activities.
• Reporting student issues to the appropriate state authorities if neglect or abuse is suspected.

Student Counselor Requirements:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in counseling.
• Master's degree in counseling may be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years professional counseling experience, preferably in an educational field.
• Knowledge of placement testing and career, personal, and educational assessment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person