School Counselor

SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Kiwetin School Principal, the Kiwetin School Counselor will provide services, in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures:

1. Provide counseling services to student;

2. Supervise designated students;

3. Communicate with parents and members of the community;

4. Maintain records and program administration;

5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offering school counselling services to students encountering psychological and/or emotional challenges.
• Assessing the emotional and psychological status of designated students to determine the nature of the presenting issues(s) and the potential risk to the student’s health and safety.
• Providing appropriate programming to help designated students or contact appropriate services provider to refer the student for help.
• Providing pro-active classroom sessions to build student resilience and to help prevent reactive behaviours.
• Participating in all professional activity days or activities and continuing to pursue their personal education to be informed of new information and techniques in this field.
• Meeting with the Principal, Education Director, Teachers, and/or other professionals on a regular basis to ensure that the needs of the students are understood and being met.
• Addressing children’s developmental needs with those involved.
• Participating in school-related community activities.
• Developing and maintaining current, accurate and confidential files.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary diploma in Social Service and/or related field in counseling along with 1 year + experience.
• Belong to the order of Registered Social Worker of Quebec or Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Timiskaming First Nation (TFN) services, administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic theories and practices and facilitating individual and group sessions.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, anger diffusion and conflict intervention and resolution.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current practices in the management of risk factors for addiction, mental health disorders and family violence necessary for such cases.
• Knowledge of school emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, email and internet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity and/or willingness to learn about it.
• Courtesy and respect in dealing with the public in a positive manner.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22