guidance counsellor - education
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MISC 24 25 - 01: Mental Health Counsellor
Posted on May 02, 2024
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Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools
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JOB POSTING MISC 24/25 - 01 School-Based <p>Mental Health Counsellor <p>Part-Time Hours to be determined Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Mtis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.<p>Duties to Commence: August 23, 2024<p>Position Description: This position has been designed to provide direct services to students in the area of mental health. This would involve direct counselling for students who have been identified as requiring supports by school leadership or referrals from other staff or parent/guardians. The Mental Health Counsellor will engage with students in one on one or small groups to support them in the social/emotional domain. As well, the Mental Health Counsellors will work with parents/guardians and families in an effort to support students as required. <p>This position will be based out of a school in St. Albert. The Mental Health Counsellor will have to be flexible in the hours of work, dependent upon the needs of the school community; the work may be before/after school hours or in the evening and possibly weekends.<p>Qualifications: Formal training in providing counselling services<p> Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in a related field, such as counselling, psychology, mental health training, or other related field of study. Duties & Responsibilities: Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.<p> Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Mtis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Divisions goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation<p> Knowledge of addiction and mental health is required<p> Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families<p> Strong relationship-building skills<p> Effective time management skills<p> Takes initiative and is able to work independently as well as collaborate in teams<p> Skill and knowledge of facilitation, positive communication and creative thinking<p> Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries<p> Ability to develop supportive relationships with young people<p> Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills<p> Comfortable liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies and healthcare providers<p> Community collaboration/networking skills<p> Resilience and a commitment to personal development<p> The successful candidate must provide a criminal record check<p> The successful candidate must provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Alberta regulatory college, prior to commencing duties where applicable: Regulated health professions under the Alberta Health Professions Act and Health Disciplines Act will be required to show an original copy of a valid practice permit before commencing their duties<p> Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation. <p>For more information on this position please contact: <p>Joseph Dumont, Assistant Superintendent, Human Reso
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LocationSt. Albert, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2024-07-01
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