Job detail
Post Secondary Transition Counselor
The Pinnacle School
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/20/2026
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The counselor will prepare students for adulthood by combining counseling, program development, and family collaboration, focusing on building student independence, life skills, and confidence. Responsibilities include applying therapeutic frameworks, developing individualized transition plans, and leading multidisciplinary meetings to align objectives.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant field (Counseling, psychology, social work) and hold a valid connecticut endorsement such as 068, 070, or 071. Strong experience supporting students with learning or emotional challenges and excellent collaboration skills are also required.
postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCounselingProgram DevelopmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationIntervention PlanningData EvaluationTransition PlanningEmotional RegulationLife Skills DevelopmentFamily CollaborationIndependence BuildingTherapeutic FrameworksCommunity-Based Internship Partnerships
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings
- Career Development Programs
- Health Savings Account Contributions
- Leadership Training
- Prescription Savings
- Gym Discounts
- Paid School Breaks
- Mindfulness Apps