Counselor-Part Time - Notre Dame Catholic School

Position Responsibilities

Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Implement a Comprehensive Counseling Program

Implements a comprehensive counseling program to include classroom guidance, individual counseling, small group counseling, crisis counseling, and consultation services
Coordinates the campus guidance program in collaboration with campus administration and staff
Guides students in educational and career planning
Attends discipline, attendance, and academic review committee meetings as needed
Provides consultation to campus administration and staff to effectively support their efforts to foster each child’s optimum academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral development
Provides support, consultation, and counseling to parents who may need skills to effectively support their child’s optimum academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral development

Maintain Open and Collaborative Relationships

Maintains an open and collaborative relationship with the administration, faculty, and staff

Perform Other Duties

Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the campus administration

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling or related mental health field (Licensure or certification preferred)
  Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work with courses included or added that address theories and methods in counseling, psychology of adolescence, career information and development, multicultural counseling, as well as vocational, academic and career testing.
  Minimum of one year of experience in a school setting.
• License and Credentials: Reliable transportation, Valid driver license, Valid vehicle insurance, Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening, Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening, Must have Good Critical Thinking And Problem-solving Skills.