QUALIFICATIONS

• Honors undergraduate degree (4 years) in Social Work, Psychology or related field, Master’s degree an asset;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in counselling of students in a post-secondary institution (university or college level), experience with youth and/or young adults will be considered;
• Experience in counselling of students from a diverse background is an asset;
• Membership, in good standing in a regulated professional college is necessary,
• Experience in crisis intervention counselling;
• Critical Incident Stress Management/Debriefing experience;
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent abilities to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team;
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications, as well as Internet research capabilities; and
• Ability to work fluently, verbally and in writing, in both official languages, French and English, is required.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT - AKI GAABIJIDEBENDAAGWAK

We would like to acknowledge the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. We also further recognize that Laurentian University is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and that the City of Greater Sudbury, also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation. We extend our deepest respect to Indigenous peoples - as a sign of our continued relationship we will support Laurentian University’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force Recommendations. Miigwech. Listen to it in Anishinaabemowin.
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Reporting to the Manager of Counselling and Accessibility Services, the successful candidate will:

• Provide assessment and personal counselling services to students, crisis intervention and critical incident stress management/debriefings, and provide referrals to appropriate services for the Laurentian campus and the McEwen School of Architecture;
• Research, prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations and other educational activities and tools for students, staff and faculty (Mental Health Promotion and Awareness);
• Develop and maintain knowledge of services provided by the Laurentian campus and other community service agencies; to make effective use of those other community services available in ensuring a coordinated response to the identified needs of the client; to ensure effective liaison with all agencies/programs involved with the client;
• Support and promote equity, diversity and inclusion on campus;
• Participate in the development of new delivery models;
• Establish and maintain effective relations with the University community and with agencies and organizations in the wider community; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.