Independent Contractor - School Counselling Services

York Region District School Board; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Parkland School Division recherche un contractant pour fournir des services de counseling à l'Athabasca Delta Community School. Le candidat idéal aura une maîtrise en counseling, une expérience clinique solide, et sera capable de fournir des services de soutien aux étudiants. Ce poste exige des services en personne, avec des frais de vol et d'hébergement remboursés.

Benefits

Frais de vol et d'hébergement remboursés

Qualifications

• Maîtrise en counseling ou domaine connexe avec des composantes cliniques.
• Membre enregistré ou certifié d'un organisme professionnel.
• Expérience en fourniture de services de counseling, de préférence dans un environnement scolaire.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de counseling en personne pour les étudiants.
• Collaborer avec le psychologue de la division et le personnel scolaire.
• Offrir un soutien aux étudiants éprouvant des difficultés sociales/émotionnelles.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Communication

Intervention Counseling

Education

Masters degree in Counselling

Job description

The Parkland School Division (PSD) is accepting applications for a contracted position to support Athabasca Delta Community School in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, which serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. As an Independent Contractor, your services will help provide a continuum of support and services for students within the school. We invite qualified companies or individuals to submit an application for the following contracted position: School Counselling Services.

Location and Community Context

Sitting at the northwest tip of Lake Athabasca, Fort Chipewyan is one of the most northern communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It balances urban and natural settings in Treaty 8 Territory, with about 980 residents, including Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, and Fort Chipewyan Métis. Surrounded by nature, it is a fly-in community.

Prerequisites

1. Masters degree in Counselling or a related field (with clinical and practicum components).
2. Registered or certified member in good standing with a professional governing body.
3. Experience in providing counselling services with extensive clinical experience, preferably within a school environment.
4. Experience working with children, adolescents, families, and social service agencies.
5. Qualified and comfortable providing in-services on relevant topics to staff and students, as needed.

Scope of Work

Provide in-person counselling services to support students experiencing social/emotional difficulties impacting their learning and overall wellness. Services include intervention counselling, individual counselling, targeted counselling, and universal programming. The contractor will collaborate with the Division Psychologist, Principal, school staff, families, and the community to deliver effective services.

Note

This contract focuses solely on counselling services and does not include conducting Psychological Educational Assessments.

Onsite Service Delivery

The services will be provided at Athabasca Delta Community School for four to six days per month. Flight costs from Fort McMurray and lodging expenses will be reimbursed. Ideally, onsite services would be provided two days per week on a biweekly basis for ongoing support, but terms are negotiable.

Application Requirements

• A current resume.
• Rates for your services, inclusive of GST.
• A copy of your professional practice permit.
• Proof of liability insurance of at least five million dollars.
• Confirmation of your company name, address, and contact details.
• Workers Compensation number.

Additional Information

Submission of an application does not guarantee inclusion on PSD’s Independent Contractor list nor a contract offer. PSD reserves the right to negotiate rates and services with selected candidates. All services are invoiced/billed as a Non-Employee position.

How to Apply

Apply online through Apply to Education by creating a profile, then selecting the position and clicking 'APPLY'. You will receive a confirmation email. For technical support, contact the support team as indicated in the application portal.