The School Counsellor plays a crucial role in promoting the social, emotional and mental wellness of students withing the educational environment. They are responsible for implementing a comprehensive counselling programme that addresses the diverse needs of students, facilitates personal growth and enhances academic success. The counsellor collaborates with staff, parents and community stakeholders to create a supportive and inclusive school culture. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leaders and teachers to integrate wellness strategies into the school culture and adhere to all safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students and encourage positive behaviour and personal responsibility among students 

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions, maintain accurate documentation of student progress and interventions and ensure that all students receive timely and effective support tailored to their unique needs 

• Be responsible for maintaining confidentiality while recognising safeguarding and child protection limitations

• Provide prevention, intervention and crisis response services to students, their families or other stakeholders, promoting holistic wellness and support for all students 

• Be an active member of the Student Support Team and will contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) goals and meetings, to organise and develop resources required for the counselling programme. 

• Play a key role in developing resources and lessons for the implementation of the YCYW Life Skills and Wellness Curriculum 

• Lead workshops and lessons that promote active participation and personal growth in the different Life Skills and Wellness Curriculum units 

• Support character development initiatives by fostering a positive school culture based on respect, inclusivity and empathy 

• Initiate and deliver professional development opportunities within the specified areas Identify and engage key internal and external speakers/training based on identified needs in our community, emergent and future trends 

• Engage in community outreach by hosting workshops and informational sessions for staff and parents 

• Engage parents in positive parenting techniques 

• Provide any ad hoc support to school student support team when needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above in social science or related disciplines and with licensure as a school counsellor or mental health professional 

• Minimum two years full-time teaching/counselling in a school setting or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of child development, mental health issues and counselling techniques and experience working with diverse student populations 

• Expertise in developing and facilitating workshops and training sessions for a variety of audiences including students, educators and parents  

• Skilled in leading and managing comprehensive wellness programmes in an educational setting 

• Evidence of skills in managing risk/difficult conversations/disclosure with tact and sensitivity  

• Strong understanding of safeguarding/child protection and commitment to safeguarding and inclusion practices 

• Has a positive, energetic, enthusiastic, result oriented and a team player

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, families and staff  
  

Interested parties please send us your detailed resume including current and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now". 

(Personal data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who does not receive a response within 2 months may consider their application unsuccessful. All applicants may be considered for other suitable positions with the Foundation and will be deleted from our records after 6 months from the date of application.)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references.  All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures and our Adult Code of Conduct for Working with Students.