Guidance Counselor

Benefits :

• Paid time off
• Training & development

Jazz Hands For Autism is a young nonprofit organization. Founded in May 2014, we are a talent advocacy group with a mission to provide avenues for musicians on the autism spectrum to turn their passion for music into a line of income..

We are seeking dedicated and skilled guidance counselor for the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy (JHMA) ,  a music-based vocational program that uses a strength-based approach to empower musicians with autism and amplify their voices by providing necessary resources and avenues that will assist them with forging a rewarding and career path as a working musician. JHMA provides individualized music lessons, performance training and wrap-around artist development services and performance scouting for individuals with autism who are looking to improve their musicianship and begin a career as a musician.

Position : Jazz Hands Musicians Academy

Full Time / Part Time : Part-time position requiring up to 30 hours per week (depending on number of students in caseload)

Pay : $20 / hr

Job Overview :

The Part-Time Guidance Counselor at Jazz Hands Musicians Conservatory will meet weekly with students to assess their class and program progress, ensure they remain on track to matriculate through the program, and provide support in completing necessary forms. The counselor will play a pivotal role in helping students stay accountable and achieve their educational and personal development goals.

Job Responsibilities & Duties :

Student Meetings :

Progress Tracking :

Support and Accountability :

Communication and Coordination :

Program Development :

Crisis Intervention :

Collaborate with executive team to ensure that you receive the appropriate training

Reporting :

Qualifications & Skills :

Preferred Skills :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics for this position are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION!

Jazz Hands for Autism believes in creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value to our employees, our students, and our community. Specifically with our employees, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere :