Attendance Counsellor

1.0 FTE - Temporary position (As soon as possible to July 4, 2024)

**Qualifications**:
University degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or equivalent.
**Pertinent Skills and Experience**:
Two (2) to (3) years related experience in children’s mental health and behaviour, preferably within an Education environment;
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with field and school staff, colleagues, teachers, service professionals, community health and mental health resources, police and probation services to support “at risk” students and their families to promote Student Success;
Knowledge of legislation, codes and regulations as they pertain to compulsory school attendance, privacy and confidentiality;
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills;
Strong mediation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
Ability to prioritize and work independently or in teams as required;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Member of the Ontario Association for Attendance and Counselling Services (OACAS) an asset;
Reliable transportation required;
The nature of this position will require travel within an assigned district; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.
TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS.
School/Location
Status
FTE
Posting #
ATE #
Itinerant Attendance
Counsellor
Providing service
to all elementary and secondary schools as needed. May include locations throughout
Simcoe County including Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Midland,
Orillia, Tottenham
Assigned area(s)
Temporary
1.0
AP-T/19
3914455
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Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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December 19, 2024