• Application Deadline:
• Position: Guidance Counselor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  
  

Description

• The Guidance Counselor provides academic, social-emotional, and career counseling services to students.


• The role supports students in understanding themselves, resolving personal and academic challenges, planning their educational pathways, and preparing for post-secondary opportunities.


• The counselor collaborates with parents, teachers, and administrators to create an environment that supports student well-being and success.

Responsibilities

Program Development & Delivery:

• Develop, implement, teach, and revise curriculum related to the competencies of the guidance and counseling program.


• Conduct ongoing research to update curriculum and guidance interventions.


• Plan and facilitate parent seminars related to guidance, mental health, behaviour, and student development.


• Assist in developing annual and long-term goals for the guidance department.


• Assist in preparing the annual guidance department budget.

Student Support & Counseling:

• Provide individual and group counseling to support academic, emotional, behavioural, and social needs.


• Assist students in planning for post-secondary school pathways including college preparation and career planning.


• Support students with career days, shadowing opportunities, industry mentorships, and related activities.


• Identify student needs through assessments, observations, and referrals and link them to appropriate interventions.


• Provide crisis intervention and develop safety plans for at-risk students.


• Recognize signs of substance abuse, bullying, trauma, or mental health concerns and implement appropriate measures.

School Collaboration & Advocacy:

• Assist teachers in implementing special services and mainstreaming students with special needs.


• Consult with teachers and administrators regarding student behaviour, academic challenges, and well-being.


• Maintain strong partnerships with parents, guiding them through concerns and supporting student success.


• Advocate for students while ensuring confidentiality and ethical practice.

Records, Reporting & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student guidance records.


• Interpret and share relevant information ethically with authorized staff.


• Generate reports on student development trends, interventions, and outcomes.

Professional Development:

• Attend professional seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay current in school counseling practices.


• Master relevant computer technology including student information systems, data analysis tools, and office software.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with experience.

Skills:

• Preferably Female


• Individual and group counseling skills


• Teaching, coaching, and facilitation skills


• Strong communication (verbal & written)


• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities


• Data analysis and reporting skills


• Ability to use counseling management systems and databases


• Strong organizational and documentation skills


• Collaborative and relationship-building skills


• Crisis management and intervention abilities


• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.

Abilities:

• Demonstrate high ethical standards and confidentiality


• Build supportive and constructive partnerships with students, parents, and staff


• Plan and administer guidance and counseling programs effectively


• Integrate counseling programs into the school curriculum


• Identify student needs and intervene appropriately


• Recognize signs of abuse, trauma, and distress


• Implement crisis prevention and intervention strategies


• Advocate for student well-being and safety.