Counseling Intern Unpaid
Counseling Intern Unpaid
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Counselinginterns complete their university learning contract and required onsite hours while at Texans Can Academies and will work closely with their assigned field placement supervisor. Interns will learn the role and function of Student Advocates and providecounseling supports for a minicaseload. Weekly supervision will be provided by your assigned field placement supervisor. Activities include intake social services assessment supportive guidance student and family outreach field trips home visits and psychosocial referrals.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Enrolled in bachelors or masters program incounseling from a Texans Can Academies affiliatedcounseling program
- Referral by an affiliatedcounseling program for placement at Texans Can Academies
- Working to complete a foundations field placement
Knowledge/Skills:
- Basic coursework in scounseling practices
- The professional application ofcounselingvalues principles and techniques
- Helping students and families obtain tangible services
- Basic knowledge of supportive guidance
- Basic knowledge of human development and behavior
- Ability to display empathy and concern for others
- Possess a sense of urgency and apply to all assignments tasks and projects
- Have a willingness to learn and be coachable
- Basic skills with verbal and written expression
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience with high school age students
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Gmail phone etiquette basic customer service work well in teams or independently
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to punctual attendance according to assigned schedule
- Scheduling and attending weekly face to face supervision
- Completion of assigned duties and responsibilities
- Engage assigned students and especially follow up on cases involving nonattendance
- Provide supportive guidance for students exhibiting academic or behavioral issues
- Seek consultation and assistance from assigned field supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Equipment Used:
- Personal computer typewriter printer copier fax machine and calculator
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
- Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer
Texans Can Academiesis anEqual Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
