Summer Student and Family Counsellor

Huron Superior Catholic District School Board; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a compassionate Student and Family Counsellor to join a multidisciplinary team. In this impactful role, you'll provide essential support services to students and families, focusing on crisis intervention, counselling, and community networking. The position involves both face-to-face and virtual interactions, ensuring accessibility for all. With a commitment to mental health and wellbeing, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students experiencing various challenges. If you are passionate about helping others and have a strong background in counselling, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in counselling or social work.
• Solid understanding of learning differences impacting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services through counselling and crisis intervention.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support students and families.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counselling Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Confidentiality Maintenance

Understanding of Autism

Experience with Youth

Education

Graduate or Undergraduate Degree (e.g. BSW, MSW)

Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers

Tools

Secure Virtual Counselling Platforms

Job description

LOCATION: Face-to-face/virtual, Sault Ste. Marie; virtual, North and East communities

ANNUALIZED SALARY: $37.09 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE: June to August 31, 2024

Under the direction of the Superintendent responsible for special education, summer program administrators, and in consultation with the Mental Health Leader, the Student and Family Counsellor will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing support services to students and families through consultation/assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, attendance investigation, community liaison/networking, prevention programming, professional development and child/family advocacy. Students participating in various summer programs, those currently on counsellor caseloads and any students experiencing a crisis during the summer may be provided service.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant graduate or undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW, MSW, Masters in Counselling)
• Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in the field
• Solid understanding of concurrent needs that would impact a student’s overall wellbeing as well as learning differences such as Autism and intellectual disabilities
• Experience and comfort in working and counselling both face-to-face and virtually (over a secure platform)
• Experience working with children/youth experiencing social/emotional difficulties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with the Ministry’s mental health and addictions strategies
• Familiarity with various evidence-based approaches is considered an asset

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in providing counselling services from an evidence informed practice perspective
• Experience working with schools and/or learners at the elementary or secondary school level
• Knowledge of the history of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and experience supporting Indigenous learners

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.