Counsellor (2 posts) in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Appointment up to 30 June 2022) [Ref. C/R/362/09]

Project

Special Grant for Student Support Services in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Support Area 1: Counselling Services - Cyber-bullying related Support and Counselling Services

Duties

Provide professional counselling service regarding cyberbullying.  The appointees will be responsible for conducting assessments and case intervention, and providing psychological support for students and staff involved in cyberbullying. Besides, they will contribute their expertise and experience in handling cyberbullying by designing and conducting training workshops for students and academic staff.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Counselling/Social Work or related disciplines, with at least 5 years’ post-qualification working experience, plus relevant professional qualification.  Specific work experience in counselling cyberbullying cases and training background in cyberbullying areas are preferred.  Candidates must be professionally trained to provide counselling service; preferably with experience in conducting workshops and talks on cyberbullying areas.  They must have good communication and interpersonal skills with students and speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin; should be committed, mature and enthusiastic in creating a healthy campus climate through professional counselling service.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 21 November 2021.  Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.