Independent Contractor - School Counselling Services

St. Clement's School; Fort Chipewyan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Fort Chipewyan is seeking a qualified contractor to provide School Counselling Services. The role involves delivering in-person counselling to students facing social and emotional challenges, collaborating with school staff, and providing relevant inservices. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counselling and have experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Registered or certified member in good standing with a professional governing body.
• Experience in providing counselling services in a school environment.
• Qualified to provide inservices on relevant topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person counselling services to support students experiencing social/emotional difficulties.
• Collaborate with the Division Psychologist, Principal, and school staff.
• Deliver targeted counselling and universal programming.

Skills

Counselling

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Masters degree in Counselling or related field

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 in Kindergarten to Grade 12. As an Independent Contractor, our schools will use your services/area of expertise to help provide a continuum of support and services for students within the school. We invite qualified companies/individuals to submit an application for the following contracted position:

• School Counselling Services

Sitting at the northwest tip of Lake Athabasca, Fort Chipewyan is one of the most northern communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, one that strives for a balance between urban and natural settings in Treaty 8 Territory. There are about 980 residents living in the hamlet, making it the second-largest community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Many of the residents of Fort Chipewyan are Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, and Fort Chipewyan Métis. Surrounded by nature, Fort Chipewyan is a fly-in community.

Prerequisites:

• Masters degree in Counselling or related field (with clinical and practicum component)

• Registered or certified member in good standing with a professional governing body

• Experience in providing counselling services with extensive clinical experience,preferably within a school environment

• Experience in working with children, adolescents, families and social service agencies

• Qualified and comfortable providing inservices on relevant topics to staff and students, as needed.

Scope of Work:

• Provide in-person counselling services to support students that are experiencing social/emotional difficulties that are impacting the student’s ability to learn, as well as their overall wellness. These services are provided through intervention counselling, individual counseling, targeted counselling, and universal programing. The consultant would work collaboratively with the Division Psychologist, Principal, school staff, family, and the community, to provide the most effective services for the students.

Please note: this contract is focused on the provision of Counselling Services,and does not involve conducting Psychological Educational Assessments

Onsite Service Delivery:

This contract would provide in-person counselling services at Athabasca Delta Community School for four to six days per month. Flight costs from Fort McMurray, as well as lodging expenses, would be reimbursed. Ideally, this contractor would provide onsite services 2 days per week on a biweekly basis in order to provide regular and ongoing support; however, the terms of this contract are negotiable.

All documents listed below are required for your application to be considered, any omission will result in disqualification of the application.

• A current resume

• Rates for the services you provide, inclusive of GST

• A copy of your professional practice permit.

Should you be the successful candidate the following information would be required:

• Proof of liability insurance of no less than five million dollars

• Confirmation of your company name, address and contact details.

• Workers Compensation number required

A completed application submission should not be construed as acceptance to PSD’s Independent Contractor list nor an obligation for PSD to extend a contract.

PSD reserves the rights to negotiate with the companies/individuals selected directly relating to rates, services and clarity on submission information, if needed.

This is a Non-Employee position and all services are to be invoiced/billed accordingly if added to the Independent Contractor/Vendor list.

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