School Guidance Counsellor - Enoch, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Enoch, Canada

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

KITSASKINAW EDUCATION AUTHORITY

OPEN COMPETITION

JOB PURPOSE:

The Kitaskinaw School Counsellor is an integral component of Kitaskinaw's Educational Mission.

The school counsellor supports the development of students with guidance programs, counselling services, personal/social, educational, and career development they also provide assessment, case planning, and intervention for students at risk or experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental difficulties.

Acting in a non-teaching capacity, Kitaskinaw's school counsellor will collaborate with staff, students, parents, and members of the community to further create and enhance an effective, healthy learning environment for all students registered at Kitaskinaw School.

The School Counsellor will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective, healthy, and positive communications between the student, parents and/or guardians by actively listening to parents/guardians.

They will design, implement, and monitor interventions and provide counselling to students and their families.

The School Counsellor recognizes the legislated responsibilities that are required in the capacity of a School Guidance Counselor and responds to emergent issues and concerns by assessing the situation, identifying the most appropriate response, and recommending resources and assistance where necessary.

The School Guidance Counsellor will intervene in crisis situations, and will determine, develop, and implement appropriate management strategies.

They will establish direct lines of communication and maintain effective liaison with community resources, probation and/or Police Services, mental health and community based youth serving organizations.

They will act as a consultant/team member to school and community based committees/teams (i.e. staff meetings, student reviews, IEP reviews, case management updates, critical incident teams, risk assessment, etc.)

The School Guidance Counselor will assist the students with their educational-planning such as research educational institutions, courses, and programs. Address any attendance issues that may arise, and studying skills that have been brought to Kitaskinaw School Guidance Counsellor's attention

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of Masters in Counselling
Completion of Bachelors in Education and hold a valid Alberta Teachers Certification
Three years school or community related experience
Basic knowledge of psychiatric and developmental disorders affecting children and adolescents
Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FIOP) Trained
Certified in Standard First Aid with AED
Cree language is an asset
Minimum Class 5 Driver's License and provide own transportation
Clear Criminal Record Check/Intervention Record Check

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work a total of 40 hours a week, at maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik School, while adhering to the Enoch Cree Nation Human Resources Policy & Procedure Manual.

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Closing Date:Until Filled***
Start Date:TBD***- *Please submit cover letters & resumes to _
_Human Resource Department__ _**_*_

Phone: _ Ext: 2221_

Posted On
April 30, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Job Type
Full Time

Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff

Location
Enoch

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

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