Summer Counselor for Gifted Students – Honors Program

Governor, Office of the; United States; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) seeks a Counselor to provide counseling and support for gifted high school students participating in the program, including initial assessments and individual/group sessions. It is a 4-week residential summer assignment at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention as needed, maintaining records, preparing unit plans, and participating in orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Master’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university and three years directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support services for gifted and talented high school students.
• Provide initial assessments, individual and group counseling as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Assessment & referral

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree + 5 years related experience

Job description

The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) seeks a Counselor to provide counseling and support for gifted high school students participating in the program, including initial assessments and individual/group sessions. It is a 4-week residential summer assignment at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention as needed, maintaining records, preparing unit plans, and participating in orientation and training.