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Counsellor - Student Support Specialist

2 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Lambton College Full time

About the Role:

This is a temporary academic staff position replacing a bargaining unit employee. The successful candidate is responsible for providing short-term, solution-focused, counselling support to students dealing with personal, mental health and academic issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide counselling support to students living in Residence or other areas of the college as required;
  • Provide crisis intervention services including preliminary triage and direct liaison with local crisis support services;
  • Act in a consultative and training role to faculty and staff to identify and address student issues;
  • Develop and facilitate workshops on related issues and make referrals as required;
  • Participate as a collaborative and consultative member of the Student Success Division and faculty team to achieve College goals that contribute to student retention and success in the learning environment;
  • Build and maintain community partnerships to address specific ongoing needs of students and work collaboratively with mental health agencies and other community, provincial and national organizations;
  • Work on special projects as assigned to advance the provision of Student Success at Lambton College.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Disability Studies, Social Work, Special Education, or a related discipline required;
  • Must be a registered member qualified to practice the controlled act of psychotherapy in the Province of Ontario;
  • Minimum 5 years' recent and relevant experience;
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience assisting students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment;
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements;
  • Demonstrated expertise assisting and accommodating students with a wide range of disabilities and accessibility needs including: students with learning disabilities; mental health issues; students who are deaf/hard of hearing, and students experiencing medical and mobility issues;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills required;
  • Commitment to working collaboratively to remove barriers and enhance the learning environment for students with disabilities in accordance with all legal and ethical requirements;
  • Must have a strong commitment to providing quality professional services and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team;
  • Experience and qualifications with accessibility counselling will be seen as an asset.

Working at Lambton College:

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.