Student Life Counselor

The SEED School of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

403B Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The SEED School of Miami is seeking a Student Life Counselor to serve as a direct caregiver for students in designated house. The role focuses on creating a safe, secure, productive, and interactive residence environment that supports academic and social goals.

Responsibilities include building trust, monitoring emotional well-being, coordinating with families, and teaching SEED core values and social skills. A bachelor's degree is required and shift runs 3:30 PM–midnight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to work 3:30 - midnight.
• Experience supporting students' academic, social, or emotional needs.
• Experience using behavior management techniques and/or structured incentive systems.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and advocate for students; provide emotional and social guidance; maintain confidentiality; monitor health needs; report concerns.
• Support students and families during orientation and transitions; communicate progress and involve families in decisions.
• Model SEED core values and social skills; foster responsibility and self-management.
• Create a structured study environment; assist with homework; review progress; support college preparation.
• Ensure student safety; encourage participation in leisure and wellness activities.
• Maintain a safe living environment; manage house routines; document progress and plans.
• Participate in training; set goals; seek feedback; evaluate performance with supervisors.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Reliability

Mindfulness

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary: The primary purpose of the

• Build trust and advocate for students; provide emotional and social guidance; maintain confidentiality; monitor physical and mental health needs, making referrals as necessary; report concerns such as abuse or emotional distress.


• Support students and families during orientation and transitions; maintain communication with families regarding student progress; involve them in key decisions; participate in family conferences.


• Teach and model SEED core values, appropriate behavior, and social skills (H.A.L.L.S.); foster responsibility, problem-solving, and self-management; maintain a developmentally appropriate behavior system using consistent expectations, incentives, and natural consequences.


• Create a structured environment for studying; assist with homework; teach study skills; review academic progress; collaborate with teachers and seek academic resources as needed; support college preparation.


• Ensure student safety through supervision and awareness of their emotional state and location; encourage participation in leisure, community, and recreational activities; promote hygiene, physical activity, and healthy decision-making related to relationships, substance use, and wellness.


• Maintain a safe, clean living environment through regular inspections and emergency preparedness; manage house routines and documentation (logs, schedules, incentives, lesson plans); implement life and social skills programming; assist in new student orientation.


• Participate in ongoing training; set professional goals; seek and implement feedback; evaluate performance in collaboration with supervisors.


• Perform other tasks as required and/or assigned by supervisor(s).

Description

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Student Life Counselor (SLC) position is to serve as a direct caregiver for students from grades 6-8 or 9-12, within a designated house. This role involves helping students achieve their academic and social goals. The main focus of the SLC is to create, establish, and maintain a safe, secure, productive, and interactive environment within the residence halls.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build trust and advocate for students; provide emotional and social guidance; maintain confidentiality; monitor physical and mental health needs, making referrals as necessary; report concerns such as abuse or emotional distress.


• Support students and families during orientation and transitions; maintain communication with families regarding student progress; involve them in key decisions; participate in family conferences.


• Teach and model SEED core values, appropriate behavior, and social skills (H.A.L.L.S.); foster responsibility, problem-solving, and self-management; maintain a developmentally appropriate behavior system using consistent expectations, incentives, and natural consequences.


• Create a structured environment for studying; assist with homework; teach study skills; review academic progress; collaborate with teachers and seek academic resources as needed; support college preparation.


• Ensure student safety through supervision and awareness of their emotional state and location; encourage participation in leisure, community, and recreational activities; promote hygiene, physical activity, and healthy decision-making related to relationships, substance use, and wellness.


• Maintain a safe, clean living environment through regular inspections and emergency preparedness; manage house routines and documentation (logs, schedules, incentives, lesson plans); implement life and social skills programming; assist in new student orientation.


• Participate in ongoing training; set professional goals; seek and implement feedback; evaluate performance in collaboration with supervisors.


• Perform other tasks as required and/or assigned by supervisor(s).

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for individual differences and cultural diversity.


• Takes responsibility for individual actions and outcomes, ensuring tasks are completed with reliability and quality.


• Remains focused and positive in the face of challenges, continuously persevering towards goals despite obstacles.


• Adheres to strong moral principles and ethical standards, even when it’s difficult or inconvenient, integrity.


• Remaining compassionate by demonstrating genuine care and concern for the well-being of others.


• Practices mindfulness and expresses gratitude regularly, which boosts morale and encourages collaboration.


• Seeks out opportunities for continued growth through self-improvement, learning new skills, and expanding knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Group Life, Voluntary Life


• 403B Deferred Compensation up to 6% Employer Match.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree


• Ability to work 3:30 - midnight


• Experience supporting students with academic, social, or emotional needs (preferred)


• Experience using behavior management techniques and/or structured incentive systems (preferred)


• Working conditions: Standing, walking, bending. Indoor and outdoor activities


• Pre-Employment Requirements: Drug & Level 2 Fingerprint screening ( https://info.flclearinghouse.com )