AIS Psychologist/ School Counsellor

Australian Independent School - Jakarta; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Independent School Indonesia (AIS) in Jakarta seeks a dedicated counsellor to support students across campuses in Jakarta and Bali. You will provide individual and group counselling, listen to student concerns, and work with wellbeing and learning support teams to enhance student social and emotional development.

The role requires a bachelor or master degree in a related field, excellent English communication, and at least 3 years of experience with children, ideally in an

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor degree or master degree majoring in related field from reputable university.
• Communicative and proactive.
• Excellent English communications skills (written & verbal).
• A good team member with high-level interpersonal skills.
• Empathy towards people from diverse cultural, religious and language backgrounds.
• A warm and friendly personality.
• Prior experience working in an International School would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Counsellors will work with Wellbeing Co-ordinator and Learning Support Co-ordinator to support students in need.
• Listen to students’ concerns regarding social, academic or personal circumstances.
• Provide students with support and guidance on how to deal with problems.
• Mediate and improve relationships between students, parents and teachers.
• Conduct individual and group counselling as required.
• Work with students to develop and improve their skill set.
• Work across AIS campuses in Jakarta and Bali (primary and secondary).
• Assist teaching staff to meet social and emotional needs of students.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Communicative and proactive

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for diverse backgrounds

Team player

Warm and friendly personality

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in related field

Job description

Cooperates and works closely with the Wellbeing Co-ordinator and the Learning Support Co-ordinator/ Director. Counsellors will get students' referral to provide further support and assistance for the students in need.

Listening to students’ concerns regarding social, academic or personal circumstances

Providing students with support and guidance on how to deal with problems

Mediating and improving relationships between students, parents and teachers

Conducting individual and group counselling as required

Working with students to develop and improve their skill set

Works closely with the schools Child Protection and Well Being support teams

Conducting or assisting restorative meetings with students and or teachers as needed

Assisting students in the development of career goals

Referring students to other support services and mental health professionals as needed

Provide advice on appropriate referral options for students identified as needing additional testing

Assist teaching staff to meet the social and emotional needs of students by providing advice for individual learning plans/ approaches

Maintain appropriate records of students’ cases and access the Contact Sheets kept by the Wellbeing Co-ordinator regularly and where necessary

Use professional judgement in relation to confidentiality in communicating relevant information and issues to the Campus Principal, and/or teaching staff

Provide counselling and support to staff as the need arises. Communication with the Principal is also necessary for this matter.

Works across both AIS campuses ie primary and secondary in Bali and Jakarta

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor degree or master degree majoring in related field from reputable university

Communicative and proactive

Excellent English communications skills (written & verbal)

A good team member and with high-level interpersonal skills

A sensitivity and empathy towards the expectations and understandings of people from diverse cultural, religious and language backgrounds

A warm and friendly personality

Prior experience working in a related field or in an International School would be an advantage

A minimum of 3 years of experience working with children is required

The Australian Independent School Indonesia (AIS) provides a world-class education for students. With three well-resourced schools in Jakarta, Bali and Balikpapan, AIS stays at the forefront of education because of its commitment to excellence.

To deliver a world-class education, we need excellent people on our team. Our strength is our staff. We are a multi-cultural team that respects diversity, rewards outstanding achievements and is committed to excellence in whatever we do.

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