Employment OpportunityStz'uminus Education SocietyWe provide learning opportunities for all ages, from infancy through to elder years, through our dynamic and integrated programs: Nutsuumat Lelum, Stz'uminus Primary School, Stz'uminus Community School, Post-Secondary & Continuing Education, Land-based Learning, Year 13/adults, Career Planning and job readiness.Position summarySES is looking for a School Counsellor to work with us on our programs and build relationships with students, families, and staff in our community.The positionPrimary responsibility is to connect School with families in the communityProvide individual and group counselling to studentsAssist students in developing effective coping strategies for academic and personal challengesCollaborate with faculty and staff to identify students in need of supportPromote the importance of Education and assist families in managing challenges on accessing school programsIncrease the awareness of the community on the positive and progressive programs of the schoolEnhance parent engagementMaintain accurate records of counseling sessions and student progressRefer students to external resources and support services when necessaryProvide crisis intervention and support for students in immediate needEnsure that feedback for improvement is converted into action plans so the community will feel that they are heard.Collaborate with school leaders on how to bring value back to the communityFoster a positive and inclusive school environmentSupport the drive to increase school enrollments through strong relationships with familiesSupport the learning and well-being of students social and emotional health to enhance their overall development and learningTrauma informed practice to enhance transformation of schools into compassionate and secure learning communitiesUnderstand the impacts of intergenerational traumaOther tasks that may be assigned by immediate leader.What you bringBachelor's degree in counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field requireCertified School Counselor credentials (or working towards certification) preferredMinimum of 2 years of experience in a counseling role, preferably in an educational settingExperience with adolescent development and issues involving sexually exploited youth, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, concurrent issues and povertyA combination of education/experience can be consideredCollaborative Communication, including teamwork & cooperation, interpersonal communication, diversity and cultural agilityPersonal Effectiveness, including integrity and ethical behavior, personal resilience, adaptability/flexibility, commitment to learningPersonal Leadership, including influence, initiative, judgment and decision making, creativity and innovationCommitment to Excellence, including results focus, client-centered service, planning and organizing, qualified expertise and technological proficiencyAwareness of Trauma informed wellness for self and othersAbility to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniquesAbility to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and other agencies and to maintain confidentialityAble to pass a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.

📌 School Counsellor (Vancouver)
🏢 Nuu-chah-nulth Coast Salish
📍 Vancouver