Social/Emotional Counselor

General Description

NIVA American International School is looking for a Social/Emotional Counselor. This position will provide counseling resources and information to students, parents, and school staff and counsel students with personal and psychological issues in Early Childhood Education, Elementary, and Secondary students. The Social/Emotional Counselor will work with students in one-on-one, classroom, or school-wide sessions.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team implementing academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention.
• Provide staff with coaching and professional development with classroom social-emotional/mental health & behavioral strategies.
• Implement research-based interventions.
• Document interventions provided and provide necessary reports on student progress.
• Engage teachers/admin in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs.
• Provide consultation to school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, and accessing social services.
• Participate in regular professional learning communities to enhance practice and increase coherence.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Collaborate with school admin, teachers, and the community.
• Implements programs and activities to develop and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment and a positive school climate.
• Makes preliminary evaluation of referred students and requests the services of special services personnel when appropriate.
• Provides individual and group counseling for students.
• Assists teachers to interpret the strengths and needs of individual students.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and Thai.
• Establish effective organization, community, and public relationships.
• Be responsible for children’s welling and safety and manage their behaviors in a classroom.
• Attends the school training, seminar, activities, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work required.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in the field of Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Good command of both Thai and English.
• Child protection and safety training is preferred.
• Be able to maintain creativity and friendliness in inspiring children’s learning and attention.
• Flexible and cooperative with school activities and events.
• Be patient and maintain positive thinking.
• Proficient in using Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).