SCHOOL COUNSELLOR - BATTLEFORDS - Perm F/T - JB23240148

at  Living Sky School Division No 202

POSITION: School Counsellor
TYPE: Permanent, Full-time (197 days/ year 7.5 hours/day)
LOCATION: Battlefords
START DATE: Start of School Year 2024-2025

Living Sky School Division is committed to caring for students mental health and well-being and are looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on!
Get to Know Us
Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to building genuine relationships and creating a place where culture is affirmed, ensuring everyone belongs. We strive for a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace.
Summary of Position
The mandate of a School Counsellor is to assist and guide students, staff and families to build capacity for working through personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties. This can occur preventatively, (e.g., capacity building, psychoeducational) or remedially (e.g., one-to-one counselling, group counselling).
Accountabilities
Provide responsive services, (behavioural supports, crisis management, individualized student supports) to build capacity in students
Collaborate with support systems (school team, families and community agencies) to support the personal, social, emotional and academic development of students
Increase the social and behavioural competencies of students
Help students achieve academic, psychological and social health
The Right Person
The successful candidate will provide counselling to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Experience working with children and adolescents will be an asset. The successful individual will offer individual and group counselling, having the support of a team to provide immediate response to situations such as suicide attempts, accidental deaths and other critical situations that may arise at a school. The successful candidate may need to be able to use multiple platforms through technology and web conferencing to provide services if needed. Well-developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to take initiative and work independently, with a positive and supportive attitude are necessary for the role.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants that have knowledge in areas including, but not limited to, depression and anxiety, drug and alcohol addictions, family of origin, behavioural interventions, relationships, sexual abuse and parenting skills. As well, candidates should have an awareness of other agencies that would be available for referrals and support. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable working in a school setting. A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related science field such as Drug and Alcohol Counselling is required.
LSKYSD Benefits
· Family Health Coverage · Generous Sick Leave Plan · Professional Development Opportunities

· Maternity Leave Top Up Benefits · Family Assistance Program · Secure Pension Plan

• An Opportunity to Make a Difference!

For further information, please contact Jennifer Harder, Service Lead at (306-937-7702) or jennifer.harder@lskysd.ca
Living Sky School Division is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The position will close on May 30, 2024

Please refer the Job description for details