Genetics Counselor jobs in Hickory, NC

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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School Counselor
  • Alexander County School District
  • Taylorsville, NC FULL_TIME
  • SCHOOL COUNSELOR - Available August 2022

     

    General Statement of Job

    Promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.

     

    Required education

    • Master’s degree in School Counseling or 24 semester hours of the program completed.
    • Experience working with students with special needs and/or mental health needs.
    • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

     

    Essential duties and responsibilities

    • Assists social emotional learning supplemental and intensive support to students in the classroom setting: consults with educators to provide social-emotional learning/behavior interventions; provides assistance and recommendations concerning social-emotional lessons and implementations of said lessons.
    • Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff.
    • Represents the needs of the school, students, and parents to the community in a positive manner.
    • Assists staff with understanding and adhering to school policy/rules as well as laws.
    • Maintain appropriate documentation regarding communication made with school staff, parents/guardians/families, and/or outside agencies.
    • Communicates with outside agencies involved and/or linking the student/family to outside agencies as needs demand.
    • Analyzes data to develop and enhance programs, strategies, and develop data-driven goals that align with the school improvement plan.
    • Maintains current knowledge of research and best practices within the profession.
    • Cultivates knowledge of social-emotional learning and provides leadership to school staff regarding implementation.
    • Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
    • Other responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director of EC/Student Support Services.

     

     

    Essential knowledge and abilities

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
    • Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations.
    • Ability to follow detailed instructions (written and verbal).
    • Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
    • General knowledge of adapting instruction, equipment, and tools for students with behavioral or social-emotional learning needs.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by working assignments.
    • Knowledgeable of Section 504 as it relates to school-aged children.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written and verbal); ability to communicate with school personnel, students, and parents while complying with the confidentiality requirement in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
    • Speak to individuals or groups of people competently.
    • Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints to build customer focus.
    • Apply principles of logic or scientific reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
    • Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations.
    • Be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons.
    • Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, such as walk, lift, stoop, stand, kneel, grasp, crouch, and required repetitive motions.
    • Physical ability to lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibilities.
    • Position is contingent of finishing all required duties and may involve minimal extended employment beyond the school year.
    • Ability to travel between school sites.
    • Knowledge of positive behavioral supports, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed practices.

    The knowledge and abilities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

     

    DISCLAIMER
     

    The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Rehabilitation Counselor
  • State of North Carolina
  • Catawba, NC FULL_TIME
  • “As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $40,442-$70,774”This Rehabilitation Counselor position is located in the Catawba County area and is based in the Hickory Unit Office. This position wi...
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Outpatient Counselor
  • Thrive Family Services LLC
  • Wylie, SC FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Thrive Family Services is a fast growing counseling agency with 4 office locations: Clover, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Lake Wylie SC. We are looking for fully licensed Professional Counselors, Clinical...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Youth Counselor
  • Eckerd Connects
  • Hickory, NC FULL_TIME
  • Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? Want to provide at-risk-youth with the tools...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Housing Counselor
  • City of Gastonia
  • Gastonia, NC FULL_TIME
  • The City of Gastonia is committed to empowering individuals and families to achieve stable and sustainable housing solutions. Our mission is to provide comprehensive housing counseling services, educa...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Youth Counselor
  • Eckerd Connects
  • Lenoir, NC FULL_TIME
  • Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? Want to provide at-risk-youth with the tools...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Entrepreneurial Agency Owner
  • AAA-The Auto Club Group
  • Hickory, NC
  • AAA - The Auto Club Group, is seeking ambitious, business-minded, and visionary Entrepreneurial Agency Owners to join ou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recruiter
  • ManpowerGroup
  • Hickory, NC
  • Are you looking for a career with purpose? Your search ends today! ManpowerGroup is seeking a Recruiter who will special...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Associate
  • Capstone Logistics
  • Hickory, NC
  • Shift 4 day work week 1st Shift: 3am to 2 p 2nd Shift 3p to 2a Job Description Hickory, NC Open Interviews Wednesday 11....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Hickory, NC
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Hickory, North Carolina
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Hickory, NC
  • ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW FOR ALL STORM RELATED SEASONS! Independent Insurance Claims Adjusters Needed ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Full Time
  • Humana Inc.
  • Hickory, NC
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health LPN, you will: * Provide professiona...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SERVICE ADVISOR
  • Mike Johnson's Hickory Toyota
  • Hickory, NC
  • Qualifications Other Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Professional personal appearance. Exce...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) Pain Therapy PRN
  • LifePoint Health
  • Hickory, NC
  • *Registered Nurse (RN), Pain Therapy PRN* *Who We Are:* *People are our passion and purpose.* Come work where you are ap...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hickory is a city in Catawba county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population at the 2010 census was 40,010 (primarily in Catawba County), with an estimated population in 2015 of 40,374. Hickory is the principal city in the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton MSA, in which the population at the 2010 census was 365,497 and is included as part of the Charlotte–Concord Combined Statistical Area. Hickory is located in western Catawba County at 35°44′16″N 81°19′42″W / 35.73778°N 81.32833°W / 35.73778; -81.32833 (35.737682, −81.328372), and extends westward into Burke County and Caldwell Co...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$75,119 to $92,436
Hickory, North Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

Genetics Counselor in Kansas City, KS
From talking to our genetic counselor, advanced maternal age (being 35 or older) and advanced paternal age (not sure of the cut off) gets you automatically shunted into the 'go see the genetic counselor just for safety' category.
December 10, 2019
Genetics Counselor in Chattanooga, TN
Most people that seek out the services of a genetics counselor do so out of concern that a genetic disorder may be present in the family, because multiple pregnancies have been lost, or when an ultrasound suggests that a problem may be present.
February 10, 2020
Genetics Counselor in Santa Rosa, CA
Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counselors.
January 01, 2020