2324-079 - Student Services Counsellor Personal and Career (PS5) - Burridge Campus/eCampus
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Student Services Counsellor Personal and Career (PS5)
Education,
Burridge Campus and eCampus
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
This position may be eligible for Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex work after demonstrating successful progression and proficiency in the position. The schedule will be a minimum of two days on campus at Burridge Campus and one day remote.
Department of Student Services
Term Part Time Position (60% -- 10% Burridge Campus and 50% eCampus): Commencing approximately January 2, 2023, and ending November 22, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59PM, December 12, 2023
Competition No. 2324-079
Salary range: $67,360.27 to $94,169.94 annually (pro-rated to 60%)
What you will be doing…
As an integral part of Student Services, you will be part of a team that provides the first line of contact and service-delivery for all students at the Campus who are experiencing personal, social or academic difficulties. Counsellors serve as sources of information relating to career development, wellness, mental health, and physical well-being. You will also refer students to other services and resources within the college or in the community, as appropriate.
Counsellors engage in the creation and facilitation of programs and workshops designed to address common student concerns. In addition to providing personal counselling to students, you will provide leadership and support regarding critical incidents involving the entire campus community. You will foster the formation of campus-based groups to help students develop support networks. As part of the Student Services team, you will participate in, or at times lead, the organization of campus events, activities, or committees that contribute to the distinctive student experience.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or other Master's degree enabling registration with one of the provincial regulatory bodies. .
- Registered with or undergoing candidacy process with the relevant regulatory body; Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW), Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP).
- In addition, you possess two years' experience working in a clinical or educational counselling setting.
- You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) post counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialities, (e.g. academic, career and personal), including working with post-secondary and or secondary students .
- Occupational experience that includes Counselling in a post-secondary environment
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Peoplesoft or other database case notes, Microsoft Teams
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
- You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong verbal and written communicator
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to managing priorities
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically in creating relevant case notes
- You have strong project management skills relating to the development of workshops relevant to student wellness.
- You are dedicated to remaining current in the field of counselling and higher education and ensuring that your skills, knowledge and ethical standards are aligned with the latest trends and practices in the field of counselling.
As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist ([email protected]). Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
