Student Life Counselor

Overview

Description

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. This role involves helping students achieve their academic and social goals. The main focus of the SLC is to create, establish, and maintain a safe, secure, productive, and interactive environment within the residence halls.

• Build trust and advocate for students; provide emotional and social guidance; maintain confidentiality; monitor physical and mental health needs, making 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; 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.
• Perform other tasks as required and/or assigned by supervisor(s).

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

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work 3:30 - midnight
• Experience supporting students with academic, social, or emotional needs (preferred)
• Experience using behavior management techniques and/or structured incentive systems (preferred)
• Working conditions:
  
  Standing, walking, bending. Indoor and outdoor activities
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
  Drug & Level 2 Fingerprint screening