Job Description

Candidates with Bachelor's in Social work/Social service/Psychology,/Counselling/Youth development/Sociology or a related subject.

Preferably experience in youth related social work.

Only applicants with above qualifications will be considered for the position.

Role Summary

Looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, committed, and dynamic social worker to join the department at School.

The School Social Worker's responsibilities include providing information to students, parents, and school staff, counseling students with personal and psychological issues, and addressing relevant issues in the school, such as school attendance, illegal drugs, teen pregnancy, and social adjustment issues. The School Social Worker will work with students in one-on-one, classroom, or school-wide sessions.

About SSIS

Shining Star International School is a high performing International School in Abu Dhabi, fully accredited with CBSE- the largest examination conducting entity in the world..

Our students receive a sound and holistic education across a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities, which helps them to develop and hone a broad range of skills.

Shining Star International School is all inclusive private school established in 2014 in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. Currently serving the needs of the local and international expatriate community it follows the CBSE curriculum and its students are encouraged to embark on a voyage of discovery that uncovers hidden talents in their niche areas of interest.

As they grow our 'Shining Stars' become beacons of light within their own peer groups and are taught how to use the knowledge and wisdom gained during their time in the school to benefit the people they associate with and the world at large.

Key Work Responsibilities

• Counseling students with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in school.
• Providing counseling sessions, treatment plans, or workshops as necessary and establishing prevention programs and intervention plans.
• Communicating with students to determine the areas in which they may need assistance or counseling.
• Assisting teachers and administrators with behavioral and attitude issues by communicating with students to find the causes of their distress.
• Providing information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help students with economic, emotional, or physical issues.
• Assisting at-risk students or students with disabilities.
• Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators to understand students' challenges.
• Maintaining case files and reports to track students' progress and problems.
• Monitor the school and students as part of Health and safety risk assessments.
• Coordinating with Clinic and class teacher in case of any Health emergencies of students.

Benefits

Excellent Remuneration Package, Competitive tax-free salary, 50% of on child education, private medical insurance, end of Service Gratuity, paid holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold degree in social work/psychology/counselling/sociology/youth development or related subject?

License/Certification:

• Emirati Family Book? (Required)