Student Wellbeing & Growth Counselor

Yayasan Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yayasan Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon seeks a dedicated Student Counselor to provide academic, personal and socioemotional counselling for a diverse student body from primary to secondary. You will guide students through mental and emotional challenges, life changes and career exploration.

As a trusted partner, you’ll collaborate with parents, teachers and campus leaders to support student well-being, record progress, and implement evidence-based strategies across all grade levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in counselling. Master’s degree may be advantageous.
• Valid Registered Counselor certification and/or professional clinical.
• Minimum of 4 years professional counselling experience in educational settings.
• Experience with evidence-based counseling techniques for students.
• Excellent active listening and intercultural communication skills.
• Patient, friendly and accommodating personality.
• Strong social perceptiveness and an understanding of body language.
• Excellent interpersonal and mediation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling for primary and secondary students.
• Lead crisis management and safeguarding interventions with parents and staff.
• Maintain confidential records and prepare progress reports.
• Support academic advocacy by removing barriers to learning.
• Offer referrals to external mental health or vocational resources.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support student well-being.

Skills

Active listening

Intercultural understanding

Interpersonal skills

Mediation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Counselling

Master’s degree in Counselling (advantageous)

Registered Counselor certification

Job description

Yayasan Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon seeks a dedicated Student Counselor to provide academic, personal and socioemotional counselling for a diverse student body from primary to secondary. You will guide students through mental and emotional challenges, life changes and career exploration.

As a trusted partner, you’ll collaborate with parents, teachers and campus leaders to support student well-being, record progress, and implement evidence-based strategies across all grade levels.