POSITION: School Counsellor

TYPE: Temporary, Part-time starting as soon as possible till June 30, 2024 with the possibility of extending through 2024-2025

LOCATION: Battlefords

START DATE: As soon as possible

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Living Sky School Division is committed to caring for students mental health and well-being and are looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on!

Get to Know Us

Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to building genuine relationships and creating a place where culture is affirmed, ensuring everyone belongs. We strive for a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace.

Summary of Position

The mandate of a School Counsellor is to assist and guide students, staff and families to build capacity for working through personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties. This can occur preventatively, (e.g., capacity building, psychoeducational) or remedially (e.g., one-to-one counselling, group counselling).

Accountabilities Provide responsive services, (behavioural supports, crisis management, individualized student supports) to build capacity in students

Collaborate with support systems (school team, families and community agencies) to support the personal, social, emotional and academic development of students

Increase the social and behavioural competencies of students

Help students achieve academic, psychological and social healthThe Right Person

The successful candidate will provide counselling to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Experience working with children and adolescents will be an asset. The successful individual will offer individual and group counselling, having the support of a team to provide immediate response to situations such as suicide attempts, accidental deaths and other critical situations that may arise at a school. The successful candidate may need to be able to use multiple platforms through technology and web conferencing to provide services if needed. Well-developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to take initiative and work independently, with a positive and supportive attitude are necessary for the role.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants that have knowledge in areas including, but not limited to, depression and anxiety, drug and alcohol addictions, family of origin, behavioural interventions, relationships, sexual abuse and parenting skills. As well, candidates should have an awareness of other agencies that would be available for referrals and support. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable working in a school setting. A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related science field such as Drug and Alcohol Counselling is required.

This position involves travel to schools within the school division and a valid drivers license and dependable vehicle is required.

LSKYSD Benefits

Family Health Coverage Generous Sick Leave Plan Professional Development Opportunities

Maternity Leave Top Up Benefits Family Assistance Program Secure Pension Plan

An Opportunity to Make a Difference!

For further information, please contact Nancy Schultz, Superintendent at (306-937-7702) or nancy.schultz@lskysd.ca

Living Sky School Division is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Mtis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The position will remain posted until filled.