Special Services Counsellor - LTO - 1.0 FTE - Oxford Office

POSITIONTITLE: Special Services Counsellor - Temporary (LTO)

LOCATION: Office: Oxford

REPORTS TO: Chief Psychologist/Clinical Manager

SALARY: $76,039 - $91,784; commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours/week)

TERM: Start date; Immediately

End date; June 25, 2027, or return of incumbent

This posting is part of an existing job vacancy.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist, and the direction of the Superintendent of Special Education, Student Mental Health and Wellness, the incumbent provides a valuable link between students, schools, families, and outside community partners. The role provides identification, assessment, early intervention and crisis intervention, referral and continued support on all issues that may impact upon student success. The incumbent manages a complex caseload within multiple locations and performs the duties of Attendance Counsellors as outlined in the Education Act, Ministry Regulations and Memos.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education& Experience:

University degree in the field of Social Work from a university of recognized standing. A minimum of 5 years related work experience in a community agency providing counselling and/or support services to children and families preferably in a role providing legally mandated services.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Proven ability to work as an integral part of a team with students, Board personnel, families and community collaterals.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth assessments to formulate, implement and monitor complex case plans in collaboration with all relevant parties.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong client and quality service focus.
• Ability to liaise and collaborate with community collaterals.
• Knowledge and experience in applying clinical interventions with children and families.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven crisis intervention skills (e.g., suicide intervention)
• Conversant with pertinent acts and regulations and their amendments e.g., Education Act; CFSA.
• Excellent organizational and case management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage community partners in constructive problem-solving.
• High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion is essential.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, including TEAMS for remote service delivery and communication.
• Ability to travel to various schools and worksites throughout the day, sometimes under short notice.

BRIEF LIST OF DUTIES:

Provide multi-level service delivery to students (exhibiting mental health, behavioural and attendance concerns), families, schools and communities, to support student achievement, through the consultation, assessment, counselling, and referral services including to:

• Work with students and their families in their home environments to identify and assessbarriers to access (education, social service, agency support).
• Act as case manager to coordinate resource planning for high risk students and families and provide on-going case management for high risk students that incorporates a diverse range of interventions with an educational perspective.
• Liaise and collaborate with agencies to plan interventions for students and families.
• Mediate, sometimes under difficult and emotionally charged situations, with stakeholders and clients.
• Respond to various levels of crisis situations in the middle of regularly scheduled days

varying from consultation to front line suicide intervention.

• Occasionally works irregular work hours. Ability to adapt to different work environments (e.g., office, school) including isolated areas (e.g., home visitations).

*All applicants will be considered, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. No late submissions will be considered.

TheUpper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at .

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