Guidance Counsellor

Peepeekisis Pesakastew School is looking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the Role of Guidance Counseller. The Guidance Counsellor will be working under the supervision of the Principal and will be responsible for:

Provide services on educational issues, career planning and personal development to students and their families, and implement assessments;

Participate in response planning for possible critical incidents/traumatic events;

Liaison between students, families, and external services

Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course program selection, timetables and scheduling, school adjustment, attendance problems, and study skills;

Counsel Students regarding career or vocational issues including career exploration and planning, resume preparation, job interview skills and job search strategies and occupational information;

Coordinate co-op and school-to-work transition programs, and the provision of counselling and information services, such as career information professional development sessions and exchange with other educational institutes, to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff;

Consult with teachers/staff, parents and other professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists and social workers regarding various issues and concerns with administrators and community agencies regarding programs and referrals;

Provides guidance to students regarding personal and social issues such as, substance abuse, depression, sexuality, eating disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, family problems, relationship and interpersonal skills, and anger management;

Provide guidance to students in crisis situations;

Supervision of students on school outings;

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

University bachelors degree

And or A combination of education and experience will be considered

Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills;

Efficient Organizational Skills