Student Services Counsellor Personal and Career (PS5)

Education

Cumberland Campus

Springhill, Nova Scotia

Department of Student ServicesContinuing Full time position: Commencing approximately August 12, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59PM, July 9, 2024

Competition No. 2425-160

The salary scale for Professional Support 5 is based on twelve steps that range from $73,256.33 - $100,404.59 ). New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $87,945.21 annually

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 respective regulatory body, Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW); Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP).
• You have a minimum of five years post-counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialties, (e.g., academic, career and personal)
• Competency in relation to the unique needs of equity deserving students, understanding the systemic barriers and challenges faced by equity deserving students in a post-secondary institution and the ability to apply a structural/anti-oppressive, dignified and trauma informed analysis to service delivery.
• Demonstrated respect for individual, cultural, community and organizational diversity, including the ability to identify and understand intersecting issues related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, race/ethnicity, immigration status, religion, heritage and gender identity.
• Awareness of the impacts of historical and ongoing colonialism and demonstrated commitment to decolonialization and equity.
• Outreach, advocacy, and health promotion experience would be considered an asset.
• Familiar with and comfortable using various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite of software, Office 360, digital communication, social media, education technology and learning platforms.
• Familiarity with using an electronic database for case management considered an asset.
• 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 the principles of human rights equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with people and support resolution of issues.
• 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 communicator both written and oral.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work, events, logistics, etc. and managing priorities and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently and display a high degree of initiative.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond to a variety of needs of various stakeholders.
• Ability to foster and maintain partnerships with providers, internally and externally, for purposes of liaising, referrals, health promotion, support planning and system navigation.
• Highly developed assessment, listening, observational, therapeutic counselling and motivational interviewing skills.
• Proven judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and the ability to respond tactfully, calmly and with sound judgement to crisis situations and seek consultation as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize mental health challenges and onset of mental health concerns and make timely, appropriate referrals to appropriate community providers.
• Clinical competence and comfort working independently to manage crises and provide ongoing counselling to student in an academic setting.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning and a willingness to look at decolonized solutions that work to the self-determined wellness of students.
• You possess a valid NS Driver's License.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a (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 of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
NSCC offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. 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 accommodation, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures/index.asp

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.