School Counselor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in Counseling or related field preferred.
• At least five years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings.
• Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
• Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required.
• Attention to detail and working well with others is also required.
• Must have the ability to manage and to present oneself professionally.
• LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Principal as well as staff, students, and parents.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, dividing, and multiplying.
• REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, feel, sit, grasp, hear and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists; required to see up close and from far away.
• Also may be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed mostly in an office setting.
• Employee may be required to work more than 40 hours including occasional evenings and weekends, and do extensive computer work.

Requirements

All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites: https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/ https://info.flclearinghouse.com