School Counsellor

Overview of role: The School Counsellor at Trinityhouse Glenvista High School is a vital support in nurturing students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually within a Christian educational setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Counselling Services:
   Provide holistic counselling addressing academic, social, and emotional aspects.
   Assist in developing coping skills and resilience.
2. Collaboration:
   Work with teachers to address academic and behavioural concerns.
   Collaborate with parents for student development, involving them as needed.
3. Crisis Intervention:
   Respond to crises, providing support to students, staff, and parents.
   Coordinate external resources when necessary.
4. Educational Programming:
   Develop programs promoting social-emotional learning.
5. Record Keeping:
   Maintain confidential records of sessions, assessments, and interventions.
   Provide regular updates on student progress to administration and parents.
6. Professional Development:
   Stay updated on counselling trends and attend relevant training.
7. Referrals to Psychologists:
   Recognize the need for external assistance in severe cases, collaborating with psychologists. Responsibilities include assessment, communication, referral facilitation, follow-up, and advocacy for students' best interests.
8. Extended Support for Students:
   Provide extended support through identification, individualized plans, collaboration, monitoring, advocacy, and referrals to external resources.
9. Informing the Principal:
   Maintain open communication with the principal, providing regular updates, collaborating on decisions, crisis situations, strategic planning, and professional development alignment with school goals.

Minimum Requirements:
Completed Honours in Psychology
Registration with HPCSA or accredited counselling body