School Counsellor

**School Counsellor** REF#671**

**Title**:School Counsellor

**Department**: Tsuut’ina Education - Chiila Elementary School

**Reports to**: Principals, Director of Education

**Designation**: Full-Time
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**ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REQUIRE A CURRENT VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK. PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT VSC WITH YOUR APPLICATION.**

**JOB SUMMARY**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To work with the teaching staff to develop and promote a positive school environment.
- To assist students individually or in small groups with remedial programs developed in conjunction with the classroom or Diverse Learning teacher.
- To assist with all extra-curricular activities.
- To provide supervision during non-instructional periods such as recess, lunch and before and after school.
- To be considered a full-time member of the staff and would be expected to perform and behave in an appropriate manner.
- Provide individual and group counselling, offering but not limited to social skill development, anger management, and grief loss.
- Be part of the SBT and attend weekly meetings at the Elementary, Middle School and High School.
- Plan and develop a counselling program by defining the objectives of the program, identifying the needs of the students and developing action plans.
- Liaise with other departments to offer services to students and families, and refer students and families to outside agencies as appropriate.
- Offer support to parents regarding discipline, child development, and conflict resolutions.
- Encourage parent involvement in schools.
- Keep a daily record of student contact and activities.
- Complete daily statistical reports for client contracts (students, parents, and community departments).
- Complete monthly reports of activities.
- Participate in and attend all staff meetings, professional activity days and workshops as mandated by the Tsuut’ina Education Director.
- Notify the school principal, if he/she is to be absent from the school and the reason thereof
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Tsuut’ina Nation Administration Policies and Procedures.
- Perform other duties at the direction of the Principal/Vice-Principal
- Subject to the Fixed Term Agreement, carry out those duties that are assigned by the Education Director.

**SCHOOL ATTENDANCE**:

- The Counselor must report to the school staff orientation for the duration of the last week of August for each new school year
- The Counselor shall arrive at the school on operational days no later than 8:00am and depart no earlier than 4:00pm, unless otherwise excused by the Principal.

**INTERPERSONAL SKILLS**:

- Demonstrate ethical and confidential behavior, demonstrates appropriate and independent use of time, maintains effective working relationships with staff, students, community members and supervisory skills.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Educational requirements:

- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent field is required.
- Knowledge of child development, counseling techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Understanding of educational policies and procedures related to student support services.
- Experience required:

- Experience in developing and implementing counselling programs is required.
- Experience working in educational settings with students across different grade levels is an asset.
- Required skills and competencies:

- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Ethical and Confidential Behavior

**IN ADDITION**:

- **NOTE**:_

**Competition Opens: September 13, 2024**

Tsuut’ina Nation Human Resources Department

9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuut’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those chosen with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview

Pay: $50,705.00-$95,264.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- counseling: 1 year (required)
- Classroom: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-26