Student Counsellor

Description:

Working within Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School) you will provide counselling and support for K-12 students. Essentially, your responsibility is to equip students with a variety of strategies for coping with life’s challenges: Included but not limited to; Helping students establish and achieve their personal goals, Motivating and inspiring children through creative play and intervention, Helping students identify and manage various challenges such as anxiety, grief, and anger using a trauma-informed approach, Establishing individual intervention plans for students on a one-on-one basis, Assisting students and staff in crisis situations.

You will be a key support to help students establish their personal goals, guiding and helping children make action plans, motivate and inspire children, identifying and providing resources, referrals and follow-ups and providing assistance in crisis situations. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary, collaborative teaching team, liaising with other professionals, students, family members, and community to provide students with holistic, culturally focused education. Be part of a team where you can positively influence a student’s educational journey and see the difference you can make in a community as you support the diverse student body of Lalme’ Iwesawtexw.

SUCCESS PROFILE

What does it take to be successful working in Lalme’ Iwesawtexw at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking appropriate questions and not interrupting.
• Organized: Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation, information and reports.
• Personable: A collaborative attitude, participating in the planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive workplace atmosphere.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Multitasker: The ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure with minimal supervision.