Wellness Counsellor

Job Description:

• We are seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to join our educational firm.
• In this role, you will be responsible for counselling students belonging to grade 1-8.
• Helping students develop academic plans that match their skills and strengths
• Collaborating with other staff members
• Facilitating crisis intervention and prevention programmes
• Communicating with Teachers, parents and administrators about a student’s progress regularly
• Building non-judgmental relationships based on trust and respect
• Analyzing student performance in the classroom
• Helping School Administrators plan and carry out school-related programmes and events
• Helping students talk about their feelings and think about their choices

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling/Guidance, Education, or Psychology
• Minimum of 1 year of school counseling or teaching experience
• Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and word processing functions.

Responsibilities:

• Listen to students’ concerns about academic, emotional or social problems
• Help students process their problems and plan goals and action
• Improve parent/teacher relationships
• Facilitate drug and alcohol prevention programs
• Organize sessions on various social relevant topics.
• Refer students to psychologists and other mental health resources when needed.
• Work on academic boards to improve learning conditions