School Counsellor

School Counsellor

Summary:

As a vital member of the school's special services team, the school counsellor provides services directed at helping grades K4-12 students experiencing behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. In addition, the school counsellor will also support the implementation of school priorities and plans and collaborate with the school board, local and regional entities and the FNSA to ensure our students' educational and social-emotional well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counselling
• Organizing informational sessions around such concerns as bullying, drug and behavioural disorders, alcohol awareness, and lifestyle choices that align with current trends in the community.
• Provide support around youth relationships, self-esteem, trauma, grief, etc.
• Maintain ongoing support to community agencies and families in their care for youth.
• Facilitate peer counselling.
• Maintain records and notes as required.
• Participate in the IEP process, including setting goals and collecting data.
• Teach social skills programs to youth with varying abilities.
• Complete suicide risk assessments and youth safety plans.
• Provide referrals to other community and/or regional service providers.
• Collaborate with the graduation coordinator to inform and support students transitioning to post-secondary.
• Maintain clinical supervision.
• Additional duties as assigned within the same scope and job level.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated capabilities in providing effective youth, family, and group counselling services.
• Knowledge of the BC Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures.
• Be committed to working collaboratively in a team setting with youth, staff, administration, parents, and community partners.
• Active listening and communication.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with discretion, tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Use excellent organizational and time management skills to work independently with initiative.
• Willing to support and engage with the SEAS (Supporting Emerging Aboriginal Stewards) program and initiatives.
• Have a strong interest and capacities in extra-curricular activities.
• Display social-emotional competencies of self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, relationship-building and responsible decision-making.

  Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licences:

• Completion of a master's degree, recognized by the BC Teachers Regulatory Branch, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling.

• BCTRB Membership is an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Experience working in an Indigenous setting is preferred.
• An understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history.

Other Requirements:

• All employees must comply with all Personnel Policies outlined within the Bella Bella Community School Board Policies.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Governing Values of the Bella Bella Community School Board.

Application Process

Please email your cover letter, resume, copy of your current BC College of Teacher’s certificate, a copy of official transcripts indicating degree(s) earned, recent criminal record (venerable sector) and three supervisory references (including names, title, email addresses and identify professional relationship) to: ahall.bbcs@gmail.com

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Anita Hall at 250 957 2391 or via email.

Additional Contract Offers:

• *Competitive salary and benefits package
• *Subsidized furnished accommodation
• *Relocation allowance
• *Signing bonus
• *Two round-trip airfares to Vancouver per school year

• *Bonus sick day package

Additional Information:

Bella Bella is a progressive Indigenous community located in a unique coastal environment. Located on Campbell Island on the Inside Passage of British Columbia’s Central Coast, with access by Air or BC Ferry from Port Hardy or Prince Rupert. Recreational opportunities include sea kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping and other outdoor wilderness pursuits. The Heiltsuk people of this territory have value and respect for their community, their culture, their long-standing history, and ongoing community development and practices. The Heiltsuk Nation carries out its rich traditions and culture through potlaches, ceremonies, and feasts; all staff are welcome to attend these community activities. There are 300 students enrolled at Bella Bella Community School (BBCS) from K4 to Grade 12. BBCS is a certified and accredited school with the British Columbia Ministry of Education and FNESC, and we are one of the largest Indigenous schools in BC. Check out our website at https://bellabellacommunityschool.ca