International School Counsellor

Core responsibility

The College Counsellor understands and models the mission and vision statements of the UWC-CSC. The College Counsellor works under the direction of the Student Life Division of the college and acts a student advocate in collaboration with the Academic Division.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of college-wide comprehensive counselling program by working with students of the college.
• Provide individual counselling and group counselling to meet the academic, career, and social/emotional needs of the student population.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students.
• Collaborate with Deputy Dean of Student Life (Community Learning) to develop and implement Life Skills Program for students.
• Assist the peer mentors in leading student and College-wide wellness initiatives.
• Participate in the College Leadership Team meetings as a student and college-wide wellness advocate.
• Comply with the standards of counselling as delineated by international counselling associations.
• Promote cross-cultural understanding among the students and staff. 
• Assist Head of Houses and Advisors in community building activities.
• Provide workshops for groups of students or teachers on specific social/emotional topics.
• Collaborate with SEN department to ensure that students receive proper emotional and psychological support and services to be successful in the college programs.
• Refer students as needed to appropriate community agencies and therapists, in consultation with their parents.
• Maintain a strong, positive and informative relationship with parents.
• Respond to parent emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Participate in parent meetings with teachers and administrators.