OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIY

The School Counselor role delivers services across Diocese of Bridgeport schools, providing a range of services to students who need additional academic, social and emotional support. As a key member of the support team, the School Counselor partners with school administrators and teachers to develop and implement plans that provide specialized support for students in need throughout the course of the school year and is passionate about helping every student flourish. All services are provided in a ministerial capacity and in accordance with the Catholic faith. This person reports to the Senior Operations Manager of the Seton Collaborative.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students
Assess student needs and develop personalized counseling plans
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to address student concerns
Conduct behavioral health assessments and provide appropriate interventions
Assist students in developing effective coping strategies and problem-solving skills
Support students with special education needs by providing counseling services and referring students for Special Education Testing through LEA’s, in collaboration with the academic team
Promote cultural diversity awareness and provide counseling for diverse student populations
Maintain accurate case files and reports to track student issues and progress
Educate students on topics such as conflict management, social skills, and virtue education through implementation of the Educations in Virtue curriculum
Collaborate with community resources to support child welfare and well-being of students
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in School Counseling, Family Therapy, Social Work or other related fields required
Minimum two years’ experience providing Counseling services to students in an educational setting
Knowledge of behavior management techniques
Compassionate and approachable personality
Strong sense of direction, communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and handle details of confidential nature
Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner requiring minimal oversight
Ability to efficiently organize work, work under pressure and effectively manage multiple priorities
Excellent writing, proofing and editing skills
Solid problem solving and time management skills
Excellent communications skills by phone and in person
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and collaborate with diverse groups of people
Conscientious and highly organized with sharp attention to detail
A strong work ethic and desire to exceed expectations
Ability to work required schedule
Ability to travel between schools with a valid driver’s license
Active member of a parish/faith community in good standing with the Church

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