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About the Role

Well-being Counsellors are experts in the social and emotional life of girls and the overall well-being of students. They build meaningful relationships with students and their families and are a part of identified students’ Circle of Care. They work closely with faculty, staff and school leadership to build engaging, relevant and culturally responsive social emotional learning programming, as well as provide one-on-one and group support as needed.

Responsibilities

Consults and collaborates with faculty in championing students’ well-being
Provides brief individual and/or group counselling to meet the social, emotional and well-being needs of students
Participates in Parent-Teacher and/or Counsellor-Parent conferences
Provides educational workshops for students and parents on topics related to well-being
Supports faculty and staff to foster an inclusive community in collaboration with the Student Well-being department and the Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Global Citizenship
Provides support and crisis intervention for students as needed and communicates with appropriate stakeholders in a timely and responsive manner
Maintains confidential case records and reviews trends within the community to identify possible interventions
Collaborates in the development of a Grade 9-12 Advisory program and works with team members to ensure a whole school approach to well-being skill development
Provides support for liaising with BSS Nurses, families, Vice Principals, Dean of Student Well-being and faculty to support student absences and return to school
Supports the student transition between Grade 8 to 9 and the orientation process for incoming Grade 9-12 students
Actively engages in the Boarding program, consulting with Boarding advisors and providing programming and engagement with Boarding students
Serves as a point of contact for students needing advice about managing upcoming absences
Helps students manage communication with teachers
Supports students with the demands of school and outside school commitments, including coordinating with Learning Services for support or academic plans
Monitors and reviews student achievement during the assessment and reporting cycle
Understands and interprets data applicable to professional and school goals

Requirements

Experience in a high school or educational setting
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multi-task, adapt to change and work under pressure in a highly rigorous educational setting
Proven ability to develop relationships and a caring rapport with students, their families, and teachers
Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness and a readiness to accept and respect others

Skills

Expert knowledge of the developmental, social/emotional and educational needs of students
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Expertise in developing and facilitating student and parent workshops
Strong communication skills

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

9-12 years

Education Level

Master or Bachelor of Social Work
Master or Bachelor of Psychotherapy
Master or Bachelor of other related fields

Benefits

Extensive health and dental benefits package
Robust pension plan with up to 8% match
Lunch provided everyday
Use of on-site fitness center
Professional Learning opportunities

About the Company

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world.
We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice.
Our strategic plan was launched in January 2023, and we are continuing to make progress on our collective commitment to inspire girls to be fearless and educate them to be the leaders the world needs.
At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills.
Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.

Equal Opportunity

BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment.
We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment.
We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process.
If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca.
All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.