Guidance Counselor

Diocese of Orlando Catholic Schools; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic education institution in Winter Haven, Florida, is seeking a school counselor. The counselor will advise and counsel students, provide educational and vocational guidance, and offer crisis intervention services as needed. Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling; a Master’s Degree and licensing as a Mental Health Professional are preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or University in Counseling is required.
• Master’s Degree preferred; Licensing as a Mental Health Professional is a plus.
• High level of organizational and interpersonal skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel students, providing educational and vocational guidance.
• Ensure crisis intervention services are provided to students as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws and policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job description

In collaboration with the school’s teachers and administration, the school counselor advises and counsels students and provides educational and vocational guidance services. The counselor also provides crisis intervention services, as needed.

Counsels students to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting their educational situations. Provides crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school. Confers with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other professionals to discuss children’s progress, resolve behavioral, academic and other problems and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs. Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations. Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with parents, students, and co-workers. Teaches classes in small group settings on various topics relating to student development.

Work is performed under the supervision of the principal. All duties, schedules and responsibilities are assigned by the principal.

Core Values

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

• Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
• Respect: Afferming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
• Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
• Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or University required in the field of Counseling. Master’s Degree preferred. Licensed Mental Health Professional preferred.
• High level of organizational and interpersonal skill required. Attention to detail and working well with others also required. Ability to effectively communicate with principal as well as staff, students and parents.
• Participates in the Diocesan catechetical formation requirements, professional development, faculty meetings, and other responsibilities as a faculty member.