Student Support Counsellor

2 months ago

London, Canada Ministry of Education Full time

**Competition # PDSB24-155**

A rewarding opportunity awaits you at The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. Currently we are looking for Student Support Counsellors to support the Amethyst Demonstration School in London. Our mission is to provide a place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow, discover and ultimately, ‘Believe in Themselves.” At the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, we provide a specialized student lodging school program for students with severe learning disabilities whose educational needs cannot be adequately met in their local boards. Our schools are known for being forward thinking and technologically advanced. Upon entering our doors, you will feel the excitement and commitment to learning excellence.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students with severe learning disabilities? Do you have a background in child development and experience in a child care related field? If so, this career opportunity with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch may be of interest to you.
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**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Provide supervision, guidance and instruction in social and life skills for students with severe learning disabilities in a lodging program setting;
- Plan, organize and implement customized individual and group programs designed to meet the personal, emotional and developmental needs of students using a multi-disciplinary approach, including by not limited to physical activities and recreational programs, safety and behavioral plans, social skills lesson plans;
- Supervise, guide and instruct students in the lodging program, acting as an appropriate role model, modeling appropriate interpersonal relationships, co-operatives, social skills;
- Provide sound physical care and maintain a safe and secure environment for students in the lodging program;
- Conduct structured study time for all students and assist students during study time using a variety of learning tools;
- Provide an opportunity for students to participate in extra-curricular activities which allow for the appropriate transference and practice of acquired skills;
- Organize, schedule recreational / leisure / educational programs and activities that meet the varied interests and physical needs of students;
- Maintaining meaningful and appropriate communication with students, parents and other professionals by, knowing appropriate communication skills with students; preparing reports on student progress for parents, liaising with parent to update them on student progress in the lodging program; participating in case conferences and reviews with other professionals.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- College certification from a recognized educational facility and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child related field
- Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training and/or Behaviour Management Training or equivalent

**Skills and Qualifications**:** Your background and experience enable you to meet the following requirements**:

- Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective social/recreational/leisure programs geared to meet the needs of students with severe learning disabilities;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/procedures/guidelines/practices that address student care and safety;
- Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals;
- Sound judgment and problem solving skills;
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Willingness and ability to work shifts.

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 3 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 1515 Cheapside St, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions
- **Schedule**:

- 4-A**Category**:

- Health and Social Services**Posted on**:

- Monday, September 23, 2024**Note**:
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