Counsellor | |
| Job ID | 7C-DC-CB-03-8B-8D |
| Company | Red River College |
| Location | Winnipeg |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Date Posted | 2019-08-22 |
| Posted Until | 2019-09-05 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Education |
| Description | |
| Counsellor Student Support Services Position Location: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB) Full-Time Position Available This competition may be used to establish a 12 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career. Duties: Reporting to the Manager of Counselling and Accessibility Services, and as a member of the CAS team located at the Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campus, the Counsellor is responsible for providing personal counselling to current students and developing academic accommodation plans with current and prospective students with disabilities at Red River College. The incumbent will perform case management functions working with students to optimize success in College programs which include providing counselling, crisis intervention and crisis management; developing, communicating and monitoring accommodation plans for students with disabilities; referring students for academic and psychological assessment as required; ensuring advocacy and support to students; referring to mental health services in the community. The incumbent is expected to attend meetings and case consultations; work collaboratively and in cooperation with other Counsellors, Student Support Services personnel, College faculty, external agencies, other educational institutions; and develop and deliver relevant workshops and short courses to both students and faculty. The hours of work for this position may range between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and the incumbent may be expected to work at either or both the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campus locations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or other related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered - Several years of experience in a counselling environment, including case management responsibilities - Experience in personal counselling, provision of mental health services and crisis intervention - Knowledge and familiarity with the Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics or other applicable Professional Association - Experience developing and delivering relevant workshops - Excellent communication skills - Exceptional written skills - Strong organizational skills - Ability to work collaboratively with RRC staff/faculty and external agencies - Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications - Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Commitment to lifelong learning ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - Experience working in or closely with a post-secondary educational setting CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada - This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends - This position may be required to work overtime - Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check - Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check - May be required to work at various RRC campuses - Membership in a relevant professional association, or eligibility to acquire | |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email Apply to Red River College by email: humanresources@rrc.ca This competition may be used to establish a 12 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies. We seek diversity in our workplace. Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Competition #: 2019-199 Closing Date: September 5, 2019 Salary: $62,924 - 86,092 per annum We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Red River College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, Human Resource Services will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs. For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.rrc.ca/hr 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3H0J9 |
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