Social Worker

This school is based in Baghdad, Iraq and is looking for a Social Worker

To be considered for an opening, please submit the documents listed below as one complete file. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line and email us

Cover Letter– please indicate the reasons for your interest in joining our team. CV– the CV must be up to date and clearly prove 2 years of full time experience in the field you are applying for.
Teaching License (Teaching staff only) – teachers must be certified in their country of origin with a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience.
Reference Letters– all applications must include three reference letters with complete contact details of each referee. EISB will only contact these references with the permission of the applicant.
Criminal Background Check-within the last six months.
Due to the large volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a Zoom interview via email.

Number of Vacancies: 1
Eligible Candidates: University Graduate

Requirements:

Education Required: High School Diploma
Major: Psychology

Job Benefits:

Medical Coverage
Free breakfast and lunch during the working days
Transportation
Free Single accommodation with free utilities
Full reimbursement for an economy flight ticket

Job brief :

We are looking for a passionate and experienced school counselor to develop and implement a counseling program to assist students in their personal, social, and academic development. The school counselor’s responsibilities include conducting assessments to evaluate students’ abilities, assisting students with career planning, and ensuring students have all the tools to become productive and well-adjusted adults.

To be successful as a school counselor you should be compassionate, patient, and adaptable. A top school counselor should be prepared to assist any of our students with personal or academic issues.

Job Description:

Listening to students’ concerns regarding social, academic, or personal circumstances.
Providing students with support and guidance on how to deal with problems.
Mediating and improving relationships between students, parents, and teachers.
Counseling individuals and groups as required.
Conducting assessments to determine students’ strengths, weaknesses, interests, and aptitudes.
Working with students to develop and improve their skill set.
Assisting students in the development of career goals.
Assisting students with scholarship, college, and job applications.
Implementing programs to combat substance abuse.
Refer students to other support services and mental health professionals as needed.