Health and Wellness Counsellor

**Job Title**: Health and Wellness Counsellor

**Company**: triOS College

**Location**: This position requires travel between Toronto Southwest campus - Bloor & Dundas Street W and Brampton Sault Campus

**Hours: Independent Contract** opportunity. Monday to Friday. The hours and days of work are flexible.

**Start Date: Immediately**
**About Us**:
triOS College is a Canadian Registered Private Career College in Ontario. We strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our students and coworkers. It is the dedication of our employees that has resulted in being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 12 consecutive years. Our college was founded on familial values, and these have been retained for the last 30 years.

At triOS, we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate individuals who want to join our mission to work collaboratively towards our common goal of preparing job-ready graduates. We're a dynamic, innovative, and fast-growing organization that thrives on pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're ready to share your expertise and ignite the spark in the minds of eager learners, this is the place for you

**The Opportunity**:
**What you’ll be doing**:

- Provide one-on-one counseling to students addressing social, physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges.
- Provide a counseling program for students, including individual and/or small group counseling/social skills training.
- Make recommendations to support academic and emotional needs based on data.
- Crisis intervention services that support students.
- Provide referrals to community resources as required and follow up to ensure the well-being of the student.
- Conduct wellness workshops to educate students on the importance of healthy living, stress management, and behaviors to achieve wellness.
- Participate and assist other team members in the delivery of student events and information sessions.
- Lead and design professional development for faculty and staff regarding pertinent issues relating to social and mental well-being.
- Act as a liaison with community agencies and allied professionals.
- Assist with student Orientation activities.
- Other duties as assigned.

**What you bring to the position**:

- Current registration and membership in good standing with the appropriate **accredited association** (i.e.: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care).
- Experience in a similar role.
- Experience with Post Secondary Students is an asset.
- Experience in crisis management & response is an asset.
- Knowledge of local and regional community resources to promote timely referrals for students is essential.
- Knowledge of emerging social-emotional issues affecting post-secondary students, and recommended research-based solutions.
- Understanding legal and ethical frameworks for practice, including experience with electronic medical records/PHIP-compliant client management systems.
- Ability to assess emergency situations of social and emotional nature and determine immediate appropriate action and follow-up requirements.
- Very strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

**Why You Should Join Us**:
**Exciting Challenges**: You'll be at the forefront of Health and Wellness innovation, tackling exciting challenges that will keep you engaged and motivated.

**Growth Opportunities**: We believe in investing in our talent. You'll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career.

**Collaborative Team**: You'll be working alongside a group of passionate, like-minded professionals who are as excited about their work as you are.

**Rewards and Benefits**: Competitive salary, generous benefits package, group RRSP match, and more

**How to Apply**:

- We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve._
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- Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._