Student Success and Wellbeing Support Staff Brampton, ON, CA 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $82,387.00 To $102,983.00 Annually

Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.

Job Title:

Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status:

Temporary (12 months), Full time (35 hrs/wk)

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm OSSTF

Department:

Supervision Received:

Location:

Brampton, ON

Number of Positions:

1

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A.

Direct Student Support and Crisis Management

55%

B.

Program Coordination and Community Partnerships/Collaboration

35%

C.

Other Duties

10%

TOTAL

100%

Algoma University has an existing vacancy in the position of Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Student Wellbeing, the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator will work in a team-oriented environment with Student Success, Anishinaabe Initiatives, and Wellness Support teams. The position is responsible for assisting with the coordination, development, implementation,



and evaluation of a holistic student wellness framework designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator will assist in ensuring the culturally safe execution of prevention, training and support services in a cross-culturally informed approach to wellness.

The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator provides support to students who are seeking access to mental health supports, such as counselling, through community referrals, ad-hoc wellness checks and continued case management where required. The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator fosters relationships with community agencies and maintains counselling records regarding waitlists, availability and eligibility requirements of programs. The position will support the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for wellness programs and services.

The incumbent will collaborate with departmental colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate theory- and evidence-informed approaches to develop, execute, and evaluate impactful support and prevention strategies and programming. Work collaboratively with the Wellness team, community programs, several University working groups and student groups and a variety of internal and external partners. Additionally, the Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact for students experiencing mental health crises,



de-escalating where appropriate, while coordinating accommodations and referrals as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Student Support and Crisis Management (55%)

Act as point of contact for academic advisors, faculty, and student leaders working with students in distress.

Updating and maintaining student records in accordance with PHIPA regulations

Case management and brief solution-focused support

Determining if there is a life-threatening situation, risk of self-harm or harm to others and independently applying appropriate interventions

Provide a timely, effective and skilled response to students who may be at risk to themselves, or may be agitated, distressed or anxious.

Refer students to 24/7 community health supports for intervention as required, such as our student support program

Provide support to students and the Student Success and Wellbeing team members when working with racialized, 2SLGBTQQIPAA students who require escalated mental health and wellness referrals and creating an environment of cultural safety.

Implement student-centered, trauma-informed strategies for the purpose of supporting student wellness, reflective of the students' self-determined goals

Maintain current knowledge and comprehensive understanding of relevant University policies, procedures, and practices, providing accurate information about wellness to students and the broader University community, including faculty and staff

Engage in continual professional development and relevant learning to remain current and responsive in practice

Support and advocate for students in order to foster academic success

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📌 Coordinator, Mental Health (Brampton)
🏢 Algoma University
📍 Brampton