Job Order Detail

Description

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
    Develop, implement and maintain counselling and programs for students;
    Provides counselling services to students to ensure their success;
    Provide students and parents with information on school policies, procedures, local agencies and
services;
    Maintain student files in a confidential and professional manner;
    Initiate and/or participate in case conferences, meetings and/or workshops;
    Provide classroom presentations relevant to students needs;
    Conduct assessments of the psychological, social, emotional and environmental needs of students;
    Work collaboratively with and consult with school base administrators, teachers, school support staff, caregivers,, outside agencies and Education staff to develop a wide variety of programs;
    Participate in home visits;
    Meet provincial requirements with regard to professional regulations, code of ethics.
    Other duties as assigned from time to time.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
    A Degree in Social Work with specific focus on counselling;
    Minimum of two (2) years previous social worker experience;
    Sound knowledge on basic counselling practices; able to maintain strict confidentiality; and able to demonstrate strong ethical judgements;
    Knowledge of and sensitivity to First Nations culture and language and cross-cultural issues; ability to speak Cree will be considered and asset;
    Essential skills: planning, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and counseling skills;
    Demonstrated communication (written and verbal), public relations, computer, and organizational skills;
    Establish parent group;
    Must possess valid Class 5 driver's license and provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract;
    Must have satisfactory current Criminal Record Check and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check;
    Preferably, own a vehicle.