School Counsellors - Fort McMurray, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Verified Company

Fort McMurray, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting:
School Counsellor(s)**
Location(s):Various Locations**
Start Date:August 2023**
Closing Date:Open until Filled**
Job Qualifications:

having and maintaining a high level of knowledge regard current and developing best practices in the field of student mental health and wellness;

- working with their School Administration team to assesses crises as they arise and developing an appropriate plan for supporting those impacted by the crisis;
- providing training and education to staff in using various universal instructional approaches and strategies for communication and social skills, friendship/relationship development, conflict resolution and self-regulation to build students' resiliency and independence through a trauma-informed lens;
- providing small group and individual support for students who require communication and social skills, friendship/relationship development, self-regulation to build student success and independence;
- ensuring that a continuum of preventative, developmental, remedial, and intervention services are provided to students and their families to support student learning, mental health and wellness;
- making appropriate referrals for therapeutic supports to other community agencies who support children and families who have children with emotional and mental health needs;
- providing transition plans for student re-integration into school;
- supplementing the religion/health programs, by enhancing student social skills, perspective taking and empathy development in whole class or small group settings;
- coordinating development of Instructional Support Plans;
- ensuring regular and timely completion of behaviour plans for students with behaviour disorders;
- demonstrating compassion and using a variety of effective communication techniques when communicating to staff, parents, and community agencies;
- having the ability to work independently and make decisions while keeping the supervisors apprised of sensitive situations;
- consulting with the Division Psychologist and/or other school counsellors and engaging in the ethical decision-making process when encountering ethical concerns;
- advocating for students' wellness within the school and the community to increase education and awareness of mental health and wellness.

Grades 7-12
- providing career guidance and scheduling for students;

The successful applicant should either hold or be working toward a Master in Guidance and Counselling or a Master of Social Work with advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders/conditions.

They must be eligible for or in process of obtaining membership in an applicable accrediting body. A Bachelor of education is an asset, but not a requirement.

A competitive remuneration package with benefits is available, including Extended Health, Dental, Vision and Life & Disability Insurance.

Please submit a cover letter and an accompanying resume that details educational achievements and experience._

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_Do Small Things With Great Love"_

Posted On
May 07, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Openings
1

Job Type
Full Time

Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Location
Fort McMurray

Salary
Grid Salary + FMA, NTA

Employment Start Date
August 21, 2023

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