Position DescriptionIdentifying issues that affect school performanceHelping students understand and overcome social or behavioral problems Counseling small groups on the basis of student and school needsWorking with students to develop skills such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habitsHelping students create a plan to achieve academic success Collaborating with teachers administrators and parents to help students succeedTeaching students and school staff about specific topics such as bullying drug abuse etc.Maintaining records as requiredReporting possible cases of neglect or abuse and referring students and parents to resources outside the school for additional supportBe an active participant in the City Connects Program Skills & CompetenciesTrustworthy: Maintain the confidentiality of students parents and teachers unless something needs to be brought to the attention of the authoritiesPerceptive: Understand whats really going on to find a solution.Objective: Be nonjudgmental so that a fair determination can be made that is not based on hearsay or bias.Truthful: Be honest with students teachers and parents to gain their trust in order to determine the problem and appropriate solution.Ethical: Seek the proper intervention for example if the student is suspected of having committed a crime such as theft or drug abuse. RequirementsA bachelors degree in counseling Experience in an academic environment preferred