Assistant counseling

FullShift Staffing, LLC -

• We are looking for a Resource Counseling Assistant. In this role you will be under general direction of an assigned supervisor, counsel students with social or emotional problems to provide students access to high quality learning options, alternatives and various activities in order to achieve their personal best;
• work with teachers and counselors to provide cultural expertise during counseling sessions; work with administrative and site personnel with activities, Parent Education, and Parent Involvement;

provide professional translations for students, families and school personnel to ensure comprehension of information.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist students and families in resolving health, behavior, attendance and other problems to support students in achieving their personal best and reaching educational excellence.
• Promote and encourage students’ educational and vocational plans to expand practices proven to raise student achievement.
• Provide in-service for school staff regarding cultural awareness to ensure better understanding and to support the needs of diverse students and families.
• Make home visits in a reasonable, timely manner and assist in home / school communication by translating either in oral or written form to help establish collaborative relationships with families and to encourage students to learn at grade level and beyond.
• Provide sessions with small groups of students to facilitate communication and understanding of social, emotional and educational problems, under the supervision of a certificated person.
• Perform clerical duties including, filing, copying, record keeping and preparation of routine reports; operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to copiers, typewriters, fax machines, computer and assigned software.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school
• Some work experience in dealing with special needs and problems of students in an educational setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid California driver's license

PREFERRED SKILLS :

Some college courses in child development or counseling desirable

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Last updated : 2024-05-07