Counseling Intern (Unpaid)

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Purpose:
Counselinginterns complete their university learning contract and required on-site 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 mini-caseload. 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 psycho-social 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 non-attendance
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

Primary Purpose:Counselinginterns complete their university learning contract and required on-site 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 fo...

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 non-attendance
Provide supportive guidance for students exhibiting academic or behavioral issues
Seek consultation and assistance from assigned field supervisor
Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used: