Working hours: Mondays to Fridays - 7 am to 4 pm
Roles & Responsibilities
1. System Support
- Develop and implement a structured school counselling programme, including systems for needs analysis, early identification, and referral.
- Advise school management on student mental health trends and counselling strategies relating to students with ASD.
- Provide consultation and training for staff and parents on mental health, ASD, and first-line support strategies.
- Collaborate with external professionals and community agencies for further interventions.
- Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of counselling programmes and student outcomes.
2. Preventive Programme
- Design and deliver psycho-educational programmes (group and school-wide) on emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.
- Adapt interventions using structured, visual, and ASD-friendly approaches.
- Develop and share mental health resources for students, staff, and parents.
3. Responsive Services
- Provide individual and group counselling for students.
- Conduct case conferences with staff, parents, and external professionals carry out home visits where necessary.
- Manage referrals to external services and provide crisis intervention and follow-up support.
- Maintain proper case documentation and records.
- Update school management and Head of Allied Professionals regularly on student progress and risk levels.
Job Holder's Requirement and Attributes
- Relevant counselling qualification (Degree or Master's in Counselling, Psychology, or related field), preferably recognised by the Singapore Association for Counselling.
- Preferably at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
- Experience working or volunteering with children or youths experience with ASD preferred.
- Passionate about supporting students social, emotional, and mental well-being, with strong empathy for those experiencing challenges, including individuals with ASD.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Culturally sensitive and aware of multicultural contexts in Singapore.
- Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Resilient and able to manage complex and sensitive cases.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
