Temporary School-Based Child and Youth Counsellor

Sun West School Division; Kindersley; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun West School Division invites applications for a Temporary Full-time Child and Youth Counsellor on the Student Services team, starting as soon as possible and continuing until June 25, 2027. The successful applicant will provide counselling services to students in Elizabeth Middle School, travel between schools, and collaborate with teachers and administrators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a related field, or a combination of education and school

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a related field and/or a combination of education and school counselling experience.

Responsibilities

• provide counselling on an individual or small group basis to students presenting with emotional, behavioural, personality or social problems which impede success at school.
• consult and collaborate with teachers to address classes on issues of social, emotional and behavioral wellness of students.
• assist classroom teachers in developing appropriate classroom programming for students with social, emotional and behavioural disorders.
• engage in liaison activities with parents and guardians.
• provide workshops and in-service in area of expertise to teachers when requested.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a related field

Job description

Sun West School Division invites applications for a Temporary Full-time Child and Youth Counsellor on the Student Services team, starting as soon as possible and continuing until June 25, 2027. The successful applicant will provide counselling services to students in Elizabeth Middle School, travel between schools, and collaborate with teachers and administrators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a related field, or a combination of education and school