Child and Youth Counsellor - Temporary Full-time

Description:
Sun West School Division invites applications for a Temporary Full-time Child and Youth Counsellor on the Student Services team, starting as soon as possible and continuing until June 25, 2027. The successful applicant will be responsible to the Student Services Supervisor and will provide counselling services to students in Westberry Elementary School and Rossville School. Counsellors are compensated for travel between assigned schools. The schedule for counselling is determined in consultation with the school-based administrators and the Student Services Supervisor. 

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.
 
Competitive salary and benefits.
 
Serving approximately 4,500 students in 41 schools, Sun West School Division is located in west central Saskatchewan.  The central office is located in Rosetown.
 
Inquiries may be directed to Allison Bokitch, Student Services Supervisor, at (306) 882-2677 or by email to allison.bokitch@sunwestsd.ca or to Meaghan Friedrick, Superintendent of Student Support Services, at meaghan.friedrick@sunwestsd.ca. 

Application Procedure:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.  Online applications may be completed from the Employment page of the Sun West School Division or by accessing the following link: www.applitrack.com/sunwestsd/onlineapp
 
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sun West School Division will confirm employment upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.