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Huron Superior Catholic District School Board

Student and Family Counsellor(s) with Indigenous Specialization

Various schools across the board's jurisdiction
Education, Social Services
POSTED: 2 weeks ago
Employer:
Huron Superior Catholic District School Board
ES Job ID:
16060
Closing Date:
December 09, 2024
Salary:
77048
Job Description:
Job Title: Student and Family Counsellor(s) with Indigenous Specialization
Job Location: Various schools across the board's jurisdiction (travel required)
Pay Rate / Hour: $77,048 - $86,668

Under the direction of the Mental Health Leader, the Student and Family Counsellor will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing support services to Indigenous students and families to foster balance in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. In addition, s/he will provide the necessary professional skills to assist self-identified Indigenous students in problem solving and conflict resolution in a safe and healthy manner to ensure student success. The successful candidate must be comfortable counselling virtually over a secure platform. They must be prepared to carry out duties in a face-to-face format, virtually, or using a combination of the two.

Required Skills:
REQUIREMENTS:
-Relevant graduate or undergraduate degree with Indigenous Specialization (e.g. BSW, MSW, Masters in Counselling)
-Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
-Experience working and counselling virtually
-Experience working with children/youth experiencing social/emotional difficulties
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work independently
-Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
-Good computer skills, including word processing, communications software, Internet and e-mail
-Excellent discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
-Familiarity with the Ministry's mental health and addictions strategies
-Knowledge of the history of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and experience supporting Indigenous learners
-Able to work with a diverse population, fusing Indigenous culture and traditional knowledge into support
-Familiarity with supporting students and families through an Indigenous holistic lens, to foster a strong sense of identity
-Able to practice from a trauma-informed approach
-Provide attendance and re-engagement support for Indigenous students
-Act as a point person for behaviour crisis-related responses when appropriate
-Collaborate to develop alternatives / programming for students who are on long-term suspension
-Facilitating the access of additional supports and services available from Indigenous communities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous, Métis or Inuit [please note that candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify within their application for this position]
-Minimum of 3 years working experience in the field
-Knowledge and understanding of Anishinaabemowin
-Experience in providing counselling services from an evidence informed practice perspective
-Experience working with Indigenous youth at the elementary or secondary school level
How to Apply:
Please note, the position title must be included in the subject line of your email, in order to be considered for this position. Please submit your cover letter and résumé by 4:00 p.m. on December 9, 2024 to [email protected]

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person's ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.
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