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Title posted on Jobillico - Special Services Counsellor - Temporary- 1.0 FTE - School Year
Posted on October 25, 2024 by Employer details Upper Canada District School Board
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<p>PSSP Temporary Position for the 2024/2025 School Year <p> <p>POSITION TITLE: Special Services Counsellor - Temporary (LTO)<p>LOCATION: Servicing Area Schools in Northeast; Vankleek Hill, Alexandria. Home Base: Tagwi Office <p>REPORTS TO : Chief Psychologist/Clinical Manager<p>SALARY : $74,681 - $90,426; commensurate with experience<p>FTE: 1.0 (35 hours/week)<p>TERM: Start date; Immediately<p> End date; June 27, 2025 (inclusive)<p><p><p><p>JOB SUMMARY:<p><p> <p>Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist, and the direction of the Superintendent of Special Education, Student Mental Health and Wellness, the incumbent provides a valuable link between students, schools, families, and outside community partners. The role provides identification, assessment, early intervention and crisis intervention, referral and continued support on all issues that may impact upon student success. The incumbent manages a complex caseload within multiple locations and performs the duties of Attendance Counsellors as outlined in the Education Act, Ministry Regulations and Memos.<p> <p><p>QUALIFICATIONS:<p><p> Education & Experience: <p> <p>University degree in the field of Social Work from a university of recognized standing. A minimum of 5 years related work experience in a community agency providing counselling and/or support services to children and families preferably in a role providing legally mandated services.<p> <p><p>SKILLS REQUIRED:<p><p> <p><p><p> Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.<p> Proven ability to work as an integral part of a team with students, Board personnel, families and community collaterals.<p> Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth assessments to formulate, implement and monitor complex case plans in collaboration with all relevant parties.<p> Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong client and quality service focus.<p> Ability to liaise and collaborate with community collaterals.<p> Knowledge and experience in applying clinical interventions with children and families.<p> Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.<p> Proven crisis intervention skills (e.g., suicide intervention)<p> Conversant with pertinent acts and regulations and their amendments e.g., Education Act; CFSA.<p> Excellent organizational and case management skills.<p> Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.<p> Ability to engage community partners in constructive problem-solving.<p> High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion is essential.<p> Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, including TEAMS for remote service delivery and communication.<p> Ability to travel to various schools and worksites throughout the day, sometimes under short notice.<p><p><p> <p><p>BRIEF LIST OF DUTIES:<p><p> <p>Provide multi-level service delivery to students (exhibiting mental health, behavioural and attendance concerns), families, schools and communities, to support student achievement, through the consultation, assessment, counselling, and referral services including to:<p> <p><p><p> Work with students and their families in their home environments to identify and assess<p> barriers to access (education, social service, agency support). <p> <p> <p> Act as case manager to coordinate resource planning for high risk students and families and provide on-going case management for high risk students that incorporates a diverse range of interventions with an educational perspective.<p> <p> <p> Liaise and collaborate with agencies to plan interventions for students and families.<p> <p> <p> Mediate, sometimes under difficult and emotionally charged situations, with stakeholders and clients.<p> <p> <p> Respond to various levels of crisis situations in the middle of regularly scheduled days<p> varying from consultation to front line suicide intervention.<p> <p> <p> Act in a consultant capacity as a member of Student Support and Student Success Teams<p> in schools.<p> <p>- LocationBrockville, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14726891
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