Kennedy School invites applications for a part-time position of Counsellor for August 2020.

Job duties of the successful candidate will include but not be limited to the items below :

Student Counseling
- Provide confidential personal counseling for students as individuals and groups
- Work with families as and when necessary
- Maintain and monitor effective referral mechanism, both for teachers and students
- Liaise with the school to ensure effective flow of information
- Employ appropriate assessment and screening tools

Community support
- Identify and respond to trends in student needs
- Work closely with Learning Enhancement Team and Senior Leadership Team

Requirements
The successful candidate will be a talented and accomplished counsellor with the required knowledge, skills and understanding to work closely with an experienced team of educators, dedicated to catering for the needs of all children in their care.

We are looking for someone with a warm personality coupled with strong interpersonal skills, which will enable you to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.

In addition to being an exemplary practitioner and excellent team player, the successful candidate will also be extremely well organised, and possess excellent spoken and written English skills.

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2020
For enquiries, please contact Joanna Lim at +852 2855 0711 or jlim@kennedy.edu.hk.
Applications must be submitted online through https://recruit.esf.edu.hk
Step 1: Go to the Registration tab and register. You will then receive an email with an activation link.
Step 2: When your account has been activated, login to the system and click "Job Listing"
Step 3: Check the box next to the job(s) that you wish to apply for and click "Apply & Continue".

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.