NON-UNION

TEMPORARY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

July 2 - August

30, 2024

The

WECDSB is currently recruiting for the position of Temporary Mental Health

Worker reporting to the Superintendent of Education, Student Achievement and

the Mental Health Lead. The Mental Health Worker will be an integral member of

the Mental Health team as an integral contributor within a multidisciplinary framework (understanding all three Tiers of

Interventions associated with the WECDSB Mental Health strategy).

General Responsibilities:

Under

the direction of the Mental Health Lead, the Mental Health Worker will provide

mental health support to students throughout July, 2024 and August, 2024. This will involve a service approach that

will be based on needs within the system by providing:

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brief,

solution-focused counseling (4-6 sessions,

time-limited, goal specific) to students who have been referred (eg. 1:1

support, group support, check-ins, etc.);

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prevention, early intervention and crisis intervention, as needed;

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working with the

Mental Health Lead to prepare student wellness sessions;

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following established

protocols (suicide, safe schools, bereavement, etc.); and

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developing proactive

interventions (groups) once student based needs have been identified.

Remuneration is set at $51.82

per hour. Mental Health Workers will be

paid for 7 hours a day (8:30 am to 3:30 pm) and are expected to be available a

minimum of 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) beginning July 2,

2024 and ending August 30, 2024. The schedule will be agreed upon hire.

Qualifications and Requirem ents:

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Regulated Mental Health Workers

including members of the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service

Workers, the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered

Psychotherapists of Ontario

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Registered or eligible for

registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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A valid Ontario Driver's License and

access to a car

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Experience working with youth from

diverse backgrounds

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Ability to collect, track and

analyze data

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Demonstrated ability to work

collaboratively in teams as well as independently

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Solid interpersonal and verbal, and

written communication skills

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Proven problem-solving and

decision-making ability

The following would be considered an asset:

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Group facilitation skills

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A.S.I.S.T and /or SafeTALK training

or similar experience

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Training in Cognitive Behaviour

Therapy (CBT)

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Familiarity with Google applications

Applications

must be received via the Apply to Education website on or before May 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm . A cover letter, resume, supporting documents (ie:

diploma/certificates) and letters of reference are required.

We

thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only applicants

selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation for disabilities will be provided upon request

to support participation in all aspects of the expression of interest process.

The WECDSB

adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is

committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our

students. /ss

May 24, 2024