Student Counsellor Responsibilities :

- Listening to students' academic, emotional, social, and behavioural concerns in an open and non-judgemental way.

- Working directly with students to develop solutions and set achievable goals.

- Assisting with conflict mediation and resolution between students, students and teachers, or parents and teachers to ensure students' goals are not disrupted.

- Providing one-on-one career guidance and skills assessment to assist with career development.

- Helping students to prepare for admissions applications and tests.

- Providing students with materials related to a career of their choice or career counselling to suit their skills.

- Developing, monitoring, and assisting with counselling programs.

- Offering referrals to outside resources, such as for mental health, substance abuse, or vocational-related activities.

- Reporting student issues to the appropriate state authorities if neglect or abuse is suspected.

Student Counsellor Requirements :

- Bachelor's or associate's degree in counselling.

- Master's degree in counselling may be advantageous.

- Minimum of 5 years professional counselling experience, preferably in an educational field.

- Knowledge of placement testing and career, personal, and educational assessment.

- Experience with counselling principles, techniques, and practices as applied to students' problems and developmental needs.

- Excellent active listening and communication skills.

- Patient, friendly, and accommodating personality.

- Social perceptiveness and an understanding of body language.

- Excellent interpersonal and mediation skills.