LOCATION: Various schools across the board\u2019s jurisdiction (travel required) *This will include monthly travel to schools in the North
EFFECTIVE DATE:\tImmediately (Non-Union, 10-month position \u2013 works September through June annually)
ANNUALIZED SALARY:\t$78,596 – $88,410<\/p>\n
Under the direction of the Mental Health Leader, the Student and Family Counsellor will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing support services to students and families through consultation\/assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, attendance investigation, community liaison\/networking, prevention programming, professional development and child\/family advocacy. In addition, s\/he will provide the necessary professional skills to assist students in problem solving and conflict resolution in a safe and healthy manner to ensure student success. The successful candidate must be comfortable counselling virtually over a secure platform. They must be prepared to carry out duties in a face-to-face format, virtually, or using a combination of the two.<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS:
\u2022 Relevant graduate or undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW, MSW, Master in Counselling, or related)
\u2022 Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
\u2022 Experience working and counselling virtually
\u2022 Experience working with children\/youth experiencing social\/emotional difficulties
\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
\u2022 Ability to work independently
\u2022 Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
\u2022 Good computer skills, including word processing, communications software, Internet and e-mail
\u2022 Excellent discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
\u2022 Familiarity with the Ministry\u2019s mental health and addictions strategies
\u2022 Able to practice from a trauma-informed approach
\u2022 Act as a point person for behaviour crisis-related responses when appropriate
\u2022 Collaborate to develop alternatives \/ programming for students who are on long-term suspension<\/p>\n
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
\u2022 Minimum of 3 years working experience in the field
\u2022 Native Specialization within Social Work or Counselling Degree Program
\u2022 Experience in providing counselling services from an evidence informed practice perspective
\u2022 Experience working with schools and\/or learners at the elementary or secondary school level
\u2022 Knowledge of the history of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and experience supporting Indigenous learners<\/p>\n