Student and Family Counsellor(S) with Indigenous

3 weeks ago


Sault Ste Marie, Canada Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board Full time

**POSITION**:Student and Family Counsellor(s) with Indigenous Specialization

**LOCATION**: Various schools across the board’s jurisdiction (travel required)

**ANNUALIZED SALARY**:$70,000 - $76,726

**EFFECTIVE DATE**:March, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (possibility of renewal)

**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
- Excellent discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- amiliarity 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**:

- 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

**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.

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- counselling: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-29



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