Description
1.0 FTE - Temporary position (As soon as possible to July 4, 2024)
The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Attendance Counsellor. Reporting to the Mental Health Lead and the Assistant Manager of Social Work Services , the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting student attendance at school using proactive advocacy and for the enforcement of compulsory school attendance as mandated by the Education Act, Section 25, and for contributing to the development and implementation of educational plans for identified and at risk students and their families.
Qualifications:
University degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or equivalent.
Pertinent Skills and Experience:
Two (2) to (3) years related experience in children’s mental health and behaviour, preferably within an Education environment;
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with field and school staff, colleagues, teachers, service professionals, community health and mental health resources, police and probation services to support “at risk” students and their families to promote Student Success;
Knowledge of legislation, codes and regulations as they pertain to compulsory school attendance, privacy and confidentiality;
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills;
Strong mediation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
Ability to prioritize and work independently or in teams as required;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Computer literacy and ability to work with a variety of software programs, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, and G Suite applications;
Member of the Ontario Association for Attendance and Counselling Services (OACAS) an asset;
Reliable transportation required;
The nature of this position will require travel within an assigned district; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.
TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS.
School/Location
Status
FTE
Posting #
ATE #
Itinerant Attendance
Counsellor
Providing service
to all elementary and secondary schools as needed. May include locations throughout
Simcoe County including Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Midland,
Orillia, Tottenham
Assigned area(s)
may be subject to change in the future.
Temporary
1.0
AP-T/19
3914455
The normal work period for this position is the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days . The compensation range for this position is $68,663 - $84,641 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable.
Internal applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to identify their seniority date on their cover letter. Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at https://scdsb.simplication.com . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. January 5, 2025 . Cover letters may be addressed to Elizabeth Wiltshire, Assistant Manager of Social Work Services . Any application not received through the ATE website by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.
To apply for the posting:
Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc or Management/Professionals) applicant account;
Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.
** All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board. **
Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax . Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
December 19, 2024
