Personal Counsellor - North Vancouver, Canada - Brockton School

Brockton School
Brockton School
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North Vancouver, Canada

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Brockton Student Services Opening - Personal Counsellor

Personal Counsellor, Senior and Junior School

Part Time FTE) - Fixed term contract ending June 30, 2023


Start Date:
Immediately


Brockton School:
Inspiring the Growth of Outstanding Humans.

Imagine working at a school where every student matters, every family matters, community matters, and learning for life matters.

Imagine a school where priority is given to the holistic development of students, alongside a robust academic and extended day program; a school where faculty and staff engage a sense of purpose within a supportive environment.

Imagine a place where there is genuine support and engagement from an authentic and diverse community - a community that has the courage to embrace the innovation and creativity needed for the future.

Imagine Brockton School

Brockton School is a nondenominational coeducational Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, independent school, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia.

As an IB World Continuum School, Brockton offers the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-Related programmes (one of a handful of schools around the globe with such innovative programming).

Brockton School is not only a place of employment, it is a place of purpose.


Faculty and Staff receive healthy and competitive compensation packages and have the joy of working with low staff: student ratios in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Brockton prioritizes ongoing professional development and supports staff on their own personal/professional journey.

Brockton's mission is to inspire the growth of outstanding humans - and that includes inspiring the continual growth of our faculty and staff.


If you are looking to be a part of something special, to be in a place where your voice will be heard and your impact valued, to be in a role that will allow you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others with multiple opportunities for advancement, please see the opportunity below.

Brockton School Personal Counsellor - Student Services Department

Personal Counsellor, Senior and Junior School

Part Time FTE) - Fixed term contract ending June 30, 2023


Start Date:
Immediately


POSITION OVERVIEW
B Brockton School Personal Counsellors are essential members of the Student Services t Team.

The Student Services Team helps educate our entire school community on the importance of mental wellbeing, and they are available to support one-to-one, small g group, and whole class lessons from JK-12.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Work in partnership with the Principals of the Senior and Junior School, Student Services Director, and Student Services team to help support the overall well-being of our students, families, and faculty

Support mental health, wellbeing and the psychological, social and academic development of students JK-12

Student Programming

Individual and personalized 1:1 personal counselling support

Development of counselling treatment goals, strategies, and plan

Communications

Communicate with families as needed, while maintaining professional boundaries including confidentiality

Supporting roles

Member of Brockton Student Services Team

Contribute to IEPs as relevant

Risk assessment and Crisis management

Supporting the Safer Schools Coordinator as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS


Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:


Essential:
Masters in Counselling Psychology

B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria

Ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience in child and youth counselling

Knowledge of IB curriculum and demands an asset

Experience in an independent school, an asset

Demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible, and reflective

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

Energy and readiness to participate in the diverse life of the School community

A commitment to continued professional development and growth

Superior time management, communication and organization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to easily establish rapport with students, parents, faculty and community members

High level of professionalism and consideration of the wellbeing of pupils

Ability to research and find information for families

Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to adapt to changing demands and school growth

Knowledge and assurance of confidentiality where it applies

Please note that applicants must already have legal standing to work and certification to teach in British Columbia, Canada. Criminal Record Check clearance is a condition of initial and ongoing employment.

This posting will remain open for applicants until successfully filled.
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