Student Wellness Support Specialist

1 week ago


County of Athabasca No, Canada Athabasca University Full time
About the Role

Athabasca University's Learner Support Services Department is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Student Wellness Support Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with colleagues to provide support to students seeking assistance with well-being and mental health.
  • Provide first-line mental health consultation and support to students, assessing their needs and ensuring appropriate referral pathways to internal and external resources.
  • Offer ongoing case management support to students as needed.
  • Serve as a consultant for staff and faculty members who are concerned about students or need advice on how to best support them.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as social work, psychology, health promotion, public health, or nursing.
  • Current unconditional professional registration is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in mental health, with experience providing mental health support in a virtual environment an asset.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with crisis intervention, suicide intervention, and at-risk behaviors.
  • One or more years of experience providing direct support to students in a post-secondary setting.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to model these skills to students and staff.
  • Familiarity with relevant technologies and a demonstrated understanding of cultural knowledge and perspective required to connect with students from diverse communities.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A commitment to employment equity and diversity.


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