Open Position
Open Position:
Guidance Counselor
(Ref. No.: S_GC_246)
Christian Alliance International School (CAIS), a non-profit making school wholly owned by the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance, invites applications for the position of Guidance Counselor.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Guidance Counselor will work under the direct supervision of the department head and be responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive developmental guidance and counselling program. The following duties and responsibilities are typical but not exhaustive: Guidance and Counselling
Develop school-wide guidance curriculum Plan and deliver individual and group guidance / counselling Provide reasonable emergency support outside of school hours Program Administration and Coordination
Collaborate with Senior Leaders and teachers in planning, implementing, promoting and evaluating the program Employ/Refer appropriate assessment and screening tools Consultation
Consult with staff and parents in planning appropriate services for students Provide professional advice to students and parents and professional development where needed Referral
Assist students and their families in receiving appropriate assistance from other programs and services within and outside of the school
Qualifications and Experience
Education and Training
Bachelor of Social Work or Counselling / Guidance Counselling Master's degree in social work or school guidance strongly preferred with experience in a school setting working with students Registered social worker, licensed school counsellor, or certified International School Counselor Experience
Dedicated experience or practicum experience in school guidance and counselling Knowledge
A working knowledge of counseling theories and approaches for working with children Knowledgeable about multi-disciplinary teams in schools Competencies
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Chinese preferred Competency in written and spoken English required Professional Development
Remain current in research and development of guidance and counsellingpractices
Effective Date of Employment
The starting date for this appointment is mid-August 2025. Initial contract is normally 2 years in duration. Renewable 2-year contracts are offered subject to mutual agreement.
Application Details
Refer to the detailed Employment Process (Non-Teaching Positions) on this website. Please quote the reference number of the post in your application. We thank applicants for their interest in the position. Review of application is on on-going basis until the position is filled and the School reserves the right not to fill the posts advertised. Applicants not contacted within 12 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All personal data submitted will be used for recruitment purposes only and all related information will be kept for up to 24 months.
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