Job title: Careers Guidance Counsellor
Company: GEMS Education
Job description: Job DescriptionGEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis is seeking an experienced Carrer Guidance counsellor. The post commencing August 2024.Key Responsibilities:Working with students individually or in groups, career development professionals may:
- help students identify educational requirements and develop training plans
- facilitate and / or lead career management and career decision-making workshops
- help students develop a better appreciation of their unique characteristics and how those characteristics relate to career choices
- use various assessment tools to help students identify their interests, values, beliefs, lifestyle preferences, aptitudes and abilities, and relate them to the world of work and tertiary education
- facilitate and/or lead workshops on, and assist students with, implementing effective employment search strategies, writing résumés, and developing career portfolios and interview skills
- work co-operatively with local agencies, businesses and other organizations involved in providing career planning resources.
- work cooperatively with local and international universities and educational providers in utilising the various support programmes and opportunities they provide as part of an enrolment process.
- work with students who have disabilities, language and cultural differences, or other special needs that affect their employment prospects
- provide current labour market information to help students make realistic occupational or employment decisions
- market students to potential employers and help students find work experience placements
- plan and implement career and employment-related programs
- refer students to appropriate services to address their particular needs
- perform related administrative tasks such as keeping records.
Personal characteristicsCareer development professionals need the following characteristics:
- genuine interest in and respect for people from all walks of life
- patience, understanding and the ability to listen non-judgmentally
- excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
- objectivity and tact
- the ability to motivate and inspire students
- the ability to facilitate communication in groups of eight to 20 people
- excellent organizational and planning skills
- the ability to work effectively with other professionals and community agencies.
- They should enjoy consulting with people, compiling information and working with clients to develop innovative solutions to problems.
SkillsEducational requirementsA post-secondary education is required in a related discipline such as Psychology, Social Work or related subject. Ideally the candidate will also have a certificate, diploma or degree in career development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EducationTeaching, Counselling ,Psychology, Social Work
Expected salary: 11111 – 14814 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:31:33 GMT
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