Non Teaching Positions

School Counsellor

Job Description

• Provide individual and group counseling to students, engaging families when case assessment calls for it. Conduct home visits when necessary.

• Conference with staff, parents, and external agencies on students under your care to work collaboratively towards the positive outcomes of the student and their families.

• Be aware of and utilize available community and statutory resources to support students and their families effectively.

• Organize and conduct training for students and staff on pertinent brain-informed, relationship-centered perspectives. Topics may include the impact of trauma on learning, offering attunement and co-regulation, and developing self-regulation skills.

• Identify needs and initiate tailored programs for students.

• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and engage with external networks to stay informed on best practices, Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines, and adolescent mental health findings.

• Provide regular updates to school management on the progress of students receiving counselling.

• Be part of the CARE team and provide immediate crisis intervention and follow-up to students affected by critical incidents.

• Undertake other purposeful tasks as assigned by the reporting officer and school management.

Attributes of a Crest Secondary School Counsellor

• Is passionate about empowering and uplifting youth.

• Possesses a recognized Master’s Degree in Counselling.

• Demonstrates compassion, practices openness to differing perspectives, and work well within systems.

• Is grounded in at least one suitable counseling modality, holds a systemic perspective, and applies an attachment, child development, and trauma-informed lens.

• Is culturally competent to better serve a diverse student population.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email the application form, together with a detailed resume with a recent photograph, stating your academic/professional qualifications, working experience, and current and expected salaries to Ms Marina Wong at marina_wong_may_li@schools.gov.sg.  Please indicate the job title on the subject heading of your email.

Click here to download the job application form.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may apply for the above positions.

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us collecting and using your personal information to facilitate the processing of your application for employment purposes.