Counsellor
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Counsellor need to bring a creative and analytical approach to this position. They should be detailoriented critical thinkers with strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work in groups and demonstrate leadership skills are important for Counsellors. In line with its Mission and Objectives Reliance Foundation School recognizes that children enrolled in the school need varying degrees of counselling as they develop and mature. It is the responsibility of the Counsellor to ensure that each child s/he works with receives the help and support s/he needs to be a successful member of the school and wider community. The school also recognizes that for different individuals the support required may involve individual counselling related to personal or social difficulties. The school further recognizes that while students may experience difficulties arising from their home lives it is outside the schools mandate to offer any form of counselling or advice to parents. Following are the range of specific duties and responsibilities of the Counsellor which will include but will not be limited to the following: Being familiar with the schools mission and objectives and is aware of all aspects of the schools Counselling and Pastoral Care policy and philosophy;
Observing the highest ethical standards in her/his dealings with students and parents maintaining appropriate confidentiality in line with school policy;
Attending and participating in regular departmental meetings as per an approved schedule;
Conveying realistic expectations of potential and future progress to parents and
Conveying realistic expectations of potential and future progress to parents and children;
Ensuring that a weekly log of cases dealt with is sent to the Headmistress Vice Principal & Principal without delay;
Organizing and conducting workshops for faculty members on delivery of specific aspects of the schools Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) program;
Providing regular support to class teachers in PSHE lessons to create awareness regarding social issues;
Ensuring that the evaluation of any child referred to her/him takes place without delay;
Providing immediate feedback to Headmistress Vice Principal & Principal on each evaluation with concrete proposals for further action;
Acting as a mentor and role model for students and colleagues;
Maintaining an accurate and uptodate database of students receiving counselling including details of the progress that has been achieved in supporting the student
Conveying appropriate levels of information concerning students receiving counselling to faculty members;
Ensuring that class/subject teachers receive appropriate support in working with students facing social or emotional difficulties;
Being involved in providing support and planning for activities or presentations in various student/ parent orientations;
Recommending to parents specialists who offer services beyond the expertise available in school;
Such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal within the terms of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
