Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions for high school students to enhance academic, personal, and social development. Guide students through college admissions, financial aid, and career interests specifically within STEM fields.
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The UBMS Counselor fosters a learning environment that encompasses academic achievement and college preparation that centers around STEM related fields. The Counselor promotes the vision and skill level for successful graduation at the secondary level and success with college matriculation and post-secondary completion.
Supervisory accountability: None
Reporting to the Program Coordinator and/or Program Director, the part time Counselor is responsible for facilitating counseling seminars and individual sessions for students grades 9-12. Counseling seminar is designed to enhance the academic, personal, and social development of students. Its primary goal is to promote knowledge and understanding of college terminology and college options, to navigate the college admissions process, assist in the formulation of career interests in STEM and provide financial aid and scholarship resources. The Counselor seeks to foster an environment that not only offers a productive learning experience for students, but a forum of support and personal growth as students make the transition to the next year of high school or transition from high school to college.
Effectively facilitate group counseling sessions for high school students Provide individual counseling sessions for high school students
Complete case documentation for group and individual counseling sessions
Ability to administer assessments (career inventories, personality and needs assessments)
Develop counseling curriculums that are inclusive of college admissions, financial aid, career development and personal/social development
Experience with using PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft word
Ability to manage student groups in a classroom setting
Foster an environment that enhances productive learning experiences and promotes personal growth and support
Core competencies: Knowledge and understanding of student development
Commitment to student growth
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be creative and initiate a positive impact
Ability to work individually and as a team member
Strong time management skills
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or other related field Experience working with youth (middle/high school students). Familiar with classroom management.
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology, or related field. Knowledge of student development. Experience managing classroom management. Two years or more of experience working with youth.
Salary Range: Disclosure
$30.00-$40 per hour