2809 School Counsellor/ Yishun

Name of Authority: Northland Secondary School Contract Period: From 4 Jan 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 (9 months excluding June). Personnel to be deployed at the following hours: • Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break • Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays Requirements: The candidate shall have the following qualifications, skills and experience: • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counselling with relevant professional counselling qualifications.

• Relevant experience in counselling and/or social work, preferably with adolescents or young people in a school or community settings. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with students, parents and stakeholders. • Strong assessment and case management skills, including the ability to identify students’ needs, assess risks, formulate appropriate interventions, and monitor their progress.

• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with teachers, school leaders, parents and external agencies as part of a multi-disciplinary support network. • A strong team player who is organised, meticulous and able to manage multiple cases and competing priorities effectively. • Demonstrates sound professional judgement, discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential and/or sensitive student matters.

Job Scopes： The Services required are set out as follows: Responsive Services • Conducting individual and group counselling to students. • Conference with staff, parents and external professionals and agencies on students being counselled, and conduct home visits where necessary. • Look into the referral of students and their families to community resources or external professionals, where needed.

• Provide direct crisis intervention and follow up to students affected by critical events. • Maintain case consultation records and proper documentation. Systems Support • Advice and provide regular updates to school management on the progress of students being seen for counselling. • Network with relevant external professionals and community agencies. • Provide consultation as well as planning and conducting training for staff and parents on pertinent mental health issues and skills for first-line intervention and support.

Preventive Programmes • Develop and conduct small and large group psycho-educational sessions for students on mental health issues and healthy coping strategies. • Develop and make mental health resources available for students, parents and staff. • Assist in implementing preventive programmes that promote mental well-being and healthy family relationships. Maxhunt Resource Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 22C1322 Cynthia Lai | Registration No: R25146301