Job responsibilities
Program Delivery
* Provide individual and group counselling to students with identified concerns and needs.
* Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified needs and concerns.
* Promote and plan programming for staff wellbeing initiatives.
* Discuss and communicate the goals and progress of the comprehensive school counselling program with leadership and staff.
* Work with the leadership team to develop experiences and activities which are beneficial for students' holistic development, and which promote responsibility, leadership skills, cooperation and other personal and social skills.
* Maintain current and appropriate resources that can be made readily available for students, parents, and staff.
* Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with ongoing personal problems and emotional needs.
System Support
* Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with personal, social, and emotional counselling.
* Implement an effective referral and follow-up process.
* Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities and interests.
* Collect and analyze data to guide program direction and delivery.
Professional Expectations
* Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
* Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
* Adhere to policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counselling profession.
* Participate in regular professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
* Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
* Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
* Perform other duties as requested by direct reporting line managers / supervisors.
Qualifications and Main Skills
* Minimum of a Master's degree in either Counselling or Psychology.
* Have an excellent level of English, both written and spoken.
* Ideally have a minimum of 3 years counselling experience in a school setting.
* Be up to date with all developments within the field of Counselling.
* Have excellent IT skills.
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