Student Counselor

**Job Summary**:

The Student Counselor is responsible for assisting students in academic, personal, and career development. This role involves providing guidance, counseling, and support to students in various aspects of their educational journey. The Student Counselor helps students make informed decisions, cope with personal challenges, and achieve their academic and career goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

1. **Academic Counseling**:

- Provide academic guidance to students regarding course selection, academic planning, and goal setting.

- Assist students in understanding and meeting graduation requirements.

- Identify and address academic challenges, such as time management and study skills.

2. **Personal Counseling**:

- Offer confidential counseling to students facing personal, emotional, or behavioral issues.

- Help students cope with stress, anxiety, peer pressure, and other personal challenges.

- Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

3. **Career Counseling**:

- Administer career assessments and tools to help students explore potential career paths.

- Assist in resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies.

- Organize career-related workshops and events.

4. **College and Post-Secondary Planning**:

- Guide students in researching and applying for colleges, universities, or vocational programs.

- Assist with scholarship and financial aid applications.

- Provide information on entrance exams and deadlines.

5. **Individual and Group Counseling**:

- Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with students.

- Organize group counseling sessions and workshops on relevant topics.

- Promote peer support and mentoring programs.

6. **Documentation and Record Keeping**:

- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and student progress.

- Prepare reports on student counseling activities and outcomes.

7. **Collaboration**:

- Work closely with teachers, parents, and school administrators to address students' needs and concerns.

- Collaborate with other student support services, such as special education teams and social workers.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

- State licensure and certification as a school counselor (if required by the jurisdiction).

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Knowledge of various counseling techniques and resources.

- Empathy and the ability to build trust with students.

- Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines.

**Experience**:

- Previous experience in counseling, particularly in an educational setting, is preferred but not always required.

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ernakulam, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Counselling: 1 year (Preferred)