Guidance & Counsellor

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to teenagers on academic, emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
• Assess students' needs and develop appropriate intervention and support plans.
• Guide students in making informed academic, career, and personal development decisions.
• Identify students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges and provide appropriate support or referrals.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on topics such as self-esteem, leadership, study skills, career planning, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school administrators to support students' overall well-being and academic success.
• Maintain confidential student records and prepare counseling reports where required.
• Monitor students' progress and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling interventions.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, best practices, and safeguarding policies related to adolescent development and mental health.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Guidance & Counselling, Psychology, Education, Social Work, or a related discipline. A Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience providing counseling services to teenagers or young adults.
• Professional certification or membership with a recognized counseling or psychology body is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of adolescent psychology, child development, and mental health support.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience organizing youth development, mentoring, or life skills programs is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and report writing.
• Passion for youth empowerment, personal development, and student success.

Key Competencies:

• Adolescent Counselling
• Emotional Intelligence
• Mental Health Awareness
• Career & Academic Guidance
• Crisis Intervention
• Child Safeguarding
• Communication & Active Listening
• Empathy & Relationship Building
• Conflict Resolution
• Report Writing & Documentation

Preferred Candidate:

• Warm, approachable, and emotionally intelligent.
• Demonstrates the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Passionate about mentoring teenagers and positively impacting their personal and academic growth.
• Able to build trust with students, parents, and staff while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.