Counselor Job Description Sample Clauses

Counselor Job Description. A counselor shall be responsible to the Xxxx of Students in those areas designated in this job description. The primary duty of a counselor shall be participation in the Counseling Center's ongoing program based on special educational qualification and experience, as assigned. The responsibilities of a counselor include:

Counselor Job Description. Counselors at Xxxxx College perform a variety of duties including counseling, advising, consultation, coordination, and teaching. Counselors are certified professionals with a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work. Counseling is a complex helping process in which the counselor establishes a trusting and confidential working relationship focused on problem solving, goal setting, decision making, advocacy, communication, and behavioral interventions related to learn, life skills and college success. Counselors help people make choices and changes in their lives that will enhance their success in school. Counselors at Xxxxx College do the following: o Counsel students and potential students to help clarify career/life goals. o Provide instruction through classes, workshops and small groups. Counselors may choose to teach a minimum of one class per term (maximum 8 credits) in a department related to their area of expertise. o Provide resources to assist in student retention including orientation and student success workshops. o Provide assistance to faculty, staff, and administration in dealing with student class performance, emotional stresses, and behavioral interventions. o Make presentations to faculty, staff, campus classes, and community groups. o Support & encourage at risk students to enter and remain in school. o Provide mental health support for persons experiencing job stress, job loss, and or career transition. o Help resolve personal conflicts interfering with work or school. o Provide short-term mental health care and student support services. o Identify impediments to learning and college success. o Advocate for students needing assistance. o Provide information and referral to on and off campus resources. o In accordance with IPT-defined process, participate in program review and outcomes assessment activities that impact student success. Professional Counselors provide mental health care. The practice of professional counseling includes the diagnosis and treatment of mental (non-psychotic and non-medical), emotional, or behavioral disorders, including addictions, which may interfere with school. Counselors also provide psycho-educational opportunities aimed at the prevention of such disorders. Severely impaired individuals or those requiring long term counseling are seen by counselors in health services or referred to treatment providers in the community. Counselors provide short term counseling and teaching focusing on stre...

Counselor Job Description. Counselors at Xxxxx College perform a variety of duties including counseling, advising, consultation, coordination, and teaching. Counselors are certified professionals with a Masters degree in counseling, psychology or social work. Counseling is a complex helping process in which the counselor establishes a trusting and confidential working relationship focused on problem solving, goal setting, decision making, advocacy, communication, and behavioral interventions related to learn, life skills and college success. Counselors help people make choices and changes in their lives that will enhance their success in school. Counselors at Xxxxx College do the following:

Counselor Job Description. Description of the position: - Assists students to understand and develop their full potential and meet the demands of school expectations through a variety of counseling services, including acting as a liaison between students, parents, staff and community agencies. Assists students with career development and provide information regarding post-secondary options. Assist in the establishment and maintenance of good community-school public relations. Provide counseling sessions to individuals and groups in crisis situations, such as prevention and behavior intervention. Position Qualifications –  Pupil Personnel Services Credential  Requires a valid California credential authorizing counseling services.  Experience working with elementary, junior high school or high school age students. Supervision by: Site Principal for supervision and evaluation Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -  Knowledge of intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of adolescents.  Knowledge of and ability to apply interpersonal communication techniques.  Current trends in educational and crisis counseling.  Organization and administration of other cooperating agencies.  State and local laws relating to confidential information.  Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.  Communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents, administrators, other school personnel, etc.  Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and their educational needs.  Shows initiative.  Ability to understand and accept individual differences in children and parents.  Ability to effectively communicate and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  Use a computer and various software applications.