Career Counsellor

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Details:JOB SUMMARYHelp students set realistic academic and career goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Evaluate students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed. The Career Counsellor collaborates directly with students, parents, and College/Universities Admissions Representatives.Job duties includes but not limited to:

The Career Counsellor guides and monitors student progress to and through graduation, assists students and families in consideration of the extensive range of school/college options and prepare/positions students for the processes and procedures that will make them successful applicants.
The College/Career Counsellor tracks students through their subjects combinations, assisting them as appropriate, and uses the information generated to adjust programs and services for current students.
They collect information about schools and programs for clients interested in pursuing post-secondary education
Career counselors help people develop career plans, and educate student about the labor market.
Use assessments, to help students evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities
Guide Students through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing the type of degree to pursue
Assist students in locating and applying for  schools / internship programs as appropriate , by helping and  teaching them strategies to find openings and how to write a résumé, cover letter, motivation letter and other writings for school/internship application.
Help student select and apply for additional educational programs to obtain the necessary skill set / credentials preparing them for  higher institution and the labour market
Any other duty related to the role as required by the school

PERSON SPECIFICATION

B.Ed in Counselling or any related field
Master’s Degree preferred but not required
Minimum of 3 – 5  years’ experience in similar role
Excellent Communication skills and work ethics
Ability to be confidential and mentor as appropriate
Excellent IT skills.

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