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Health Advocates Network Student Life Counselor in Washington, District Of Columbia

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Student Life Counselor to work at a facility in Washington , DC. This is a registry position with our company.

Pay Rate: $24 / hour

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Shift Details:

  • Monday through Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm

  • Monday through Friday 10:30pm-7:30am

Job Description:

The Student Life Counselor is responsible for ensuring a secure and supportive environment during overnight hours for students. This role involves supervising and monitoring students in the morning before the start of the school day, handling emergencies, and addressing student issues.

Responsibilities:

  1. Student Care:

  • Build trust and relationships with students

  • Advocate for students' well-being

  • Provide emotional support and guidance

  • Assist students with personal problems and relationships

  • Maintain student dignity and self-esteem

  • Support students' development through appropriate freedoms and responsibilities

  • Ensure student safety and well-being throughout the night

  • Attend to students' health and mental care needs

  • Teach students healthy lifestyles and appropriate behaviors

  • Implement a behavior management system

  1. Facility Management:

  • Maintain a safe and clean environment in the residence hall

  • Conduct house inspections regularly

  • Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures

  • Prepare reports and nightly snacks

  1. Program Development:
  • Implement chore programs and morning routines for students
  1. Professional Development:

  • Stay updated on parenting skills and student development

  • Set and achieve professional development goals

  • Evaluate performance in collaboration with supervisors

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

  • Minimum of one year experience in adolescent development or counseling

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and internet savvy

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality

Behavioral Indicators:

  • Demonstrate professionalism, growth, development, effective communication, and other essential qualities

  • Comply with legal, moral, and ethical standards

  • Support personal and professional growth in oneself and others

  • Foster high-performance teams and effective communication

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 25 lbs., and other activities

  • Work environment may involve moderate to high noise levels

Additional Duties:

Perform other tasks as assigned.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Andrew Monday-Friday.

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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

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