Student Life Counselor

About the role

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, helping them achieve academic and social goals while maintaining a safe, secure, productive, and interactive residence-hall environment.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and advocate for students; provide emotional and social guidance; maintain confidentiality; monitor physical and mental health needs and make 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 and 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.

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 toward goals despite obstacles.
• Adheres to strong moral principles and ethical standards, even when it’s difficult or inconvenient.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work 3:30 pm – midnight.
• Experience supporting students with academic, social, or emotional needs (preferred).
• Experience using behavior management techniques and/or structured incentive systems (preferred).

Working conditions include standing, walking, bending and both indoor and outdoor activities.

Pre-employment requirements: Drug & Level 2 fingerprint screening (see https://info.flclearinghouse.com).

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Group Life, Voluntary Life.
• 403(b) Deferred Compensation with up to 6% employer match.