COUNSELLORS ( 4 )-APPLICATION CLOSED!

Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
92 days ago

Description

The Counsellor is responsible for taking the lead in ensuring efficient and effective systems are in place that supports students’ social and emotional needs and development with the aim to foster resilience and personal skills development. The Counsellor will promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by coordinating a comprehensive pastoral program that addresses personal and social development for students. The Counsellor will also support the aims and values of the University at all times.


The Counsellor is expected to take an active role in pastoral care and behavioural management. Starting with the admissions process, the Counsellor works in partnership with all members of the IUE academic community to establish and strengthen positive working relationships in the best interests of student development and provides support and guidance for families and staff when necessary with the overarching goal of student success.


The Counsellor is responsible to the Coordinator Student Services and Experiences in the effective delivery of counselling and support services for students to enhance student wellbeing.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counselling or a related field required.
  • Current classroom teacher and guidance counselling certification/qualification.
  • Minimum four years post‐graduate personal and social counselling experience in an educational setting.
  • Well‐versed in psycho‐educational interventions.
  • Experience and expertise in running effective parent education workshops.
  • Proven success in providing effective leadership, motivation and guidance to students, staff and parents.
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues including the establishment of and participation in collaborative structures.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Understanding of the relevant University section student and transitional grades.
  • Strong ICT skills and a knowledge of their effective use to support pedagogy.
  • The ability to work with tact and discretion and to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
  • Detail‐oriented with strong organizational, time management and multi‐tasking skills.
  • Ability to understand and empathize with social and cultural diversity.
  • Demonstrated reliability in current position including an excellent attendance record.
  • Maturity and commitment to exercise sound judgment.
 
 
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in support of all IUE related activities.
  • Driver’s License required.
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as required.

Bonuses

​Not Availabe Now

Benefits

GRADE 17 
IUE BASIC SALARY : K104 , 115. 00

Responsibilities

  • To provide an effective and confidential counselling service to students.
  • To provide guidance and support to students and operate an effective and appropriate referral process to internal and external support agencies.
  • To adhere to the International recognized Counselling & Psychotherapy accreditation or equivalent ethical framework.
  • Ensure case records on each counselling session is kept in a secure place in accordance with the Data Protection Policy at IUE.
  • Refer student’s protection concerns to the senior designated person within the University.
  • Provide guidance and information on the counselling service and the role of the counsellor to students, staff and line managers.
  • Assist in the promotion of counselling and support services to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of students.
 
 
  • Contribute to the continual development and quality improvement of the Department in order to meet targets as outlined in the Departmental Operational Plan.
  • To advocate for students’ personal and educational needs to:
  • provide orientation for new students;
  • promote successful student transition between year levels;
  • coordinate small group and individual counselling sessions with students regarding;
  • coping with difficult personal and family problems;
  • increasing self‐awareness and developing positive self‐concept;
  • Liaise with the Learning Support and academic staff concerning students with learning support and academic needs that could affect the students’ academic performance and/or behaviour; and
  • Take an active role in behavioural management and pastoral care.
  • Represent the University at promotional events.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements as laid down in the University Policy.
  • Actively participates in the IUE Pastoral Care Team, as required
  • Be aware of and ensure the implementation of all University policies.
  • Any other duties in relation to the student support service as specified by the Coordinator Student Services and Experiences.
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