Job Order Detail

Description

Sun West School Division invites applications for a 0.65 FTE Child and Youth Counsellor on the Student Services team, starting January 4, 2021.  The successful applicant will be responsible to the Superintendent of Student Support Services and will provide counselling services to students in Rosetown Central High School, Rosetown, SK., Harris-Tessier Central School, Harris, SK., Prairieland Colony School & Cleland Colony School.

The individual in this position will:
-Provide counselling on an individual or small group basis to students presenting with emotional, behavioural, personality or social problems which impede success at school.
-Consult and collaborate with teachers to address classes on issues of social, emotional and behavioral wellness of students.
-Assist classroom teachers in developing appropriate classroom programming for students with social, emotional and behavioural disorders.
-Engage in liaison activities with parents and guardians.
-Provide workshops and in-service in area of expertise to teachers when requested.

The successful applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a related field and/or a combination of education and school counselling experience.  There is a competitive salary and benefits package.  

Serving approximately 4,500 students in 40 schools, Sun West School Division is located in west central Saskatchewan.  The central office is located in Rosetown.
  
Sun West School Division will confirm employment upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Inquiries may be directed to Allison Bokitch, Supervisor of Mental Health, at (306) 882-2677 or by email to allison.bokitch@sunwestsd.ca.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.