Temporary Student Counsellor

St. Clement's School; Sioux Lookout; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Temporary Student Counsellor to provide essential mental health support to students. In this impactful role, you will engage in individual and group interventions, promote mental wellness, and collaborate with families and staff to address diverse mental health needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a positive educational experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work with registration in Ontario.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and wellness support to students.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff for mental health strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position: Temporary Student Counsellor

Hours of Work: Full-Time (1.0 fte) at 35 hours per week, Effective immediately to August 29, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Rate of Pay: $42.90/hour

Union Affiliation: Non Union

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB

As one of the area’s largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.

Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board's web site at http://www.kpdsb.ca/.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Counsellor provides direct mental health and wellness support to students across the Board using a tiered approach. This includes individual and group interventions, mental health promotion, crisis intervention, and attendance support. This also includes collaboration with students, parents/guardians, and school staff to create strategies that address students’ mental health needs. The position addresses both mental health and attendance referrals, specifically for students with 15 consecutive days of absence. Supervision is provided under the direction of the Board’s Mental Health Lead.

Interventions may include brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), general coping skills, social skills, and Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Social Work and registration with the Ontario College of Social Service Workers and a minimum of 1 year of related experience. Must have a good understanding of the issues faced by students. Good interpersonal, communication, and organization skills are required.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Maddie White, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position; however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

KPDSB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.