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1-Coordinates a program to assist and support youth who demonstrate social and/or behavioral issues by :
- Identifying underlying academic and social issues by conducting individual interviews with students at risk; and following up with students and school personnel;
- Developing strategies and techniques for students to use to address issues and provide information to school personnel regarding classroom management strategies;
- Providing learning experiences to enhance self-esteem through positive reinforcement, linking students with others in similar circumstances; opening communication avenues within the schools for students and staff; developing study skills through modeling; counselling one on one or in small groups to determine degree of students’ needs; providing support and advice;
- Counselling and providing motivational counselling to students;
- Working closely with Student Services, Student Success Teacher, Learning Support Teacher and School Administration in support of the student;
- Attending multi-disciplinary meetings;
- Teaching life skills such as stress management, self-esteem, decision making, and anger management;
- Liaising with parents on an on-going basis; making presentations to parents and school personnel;
- Facilitating Life Skills workshops
2. Responsible for administrative duties including:
- Maintaining and updating a tracking system that includes student names, assessment of needs, specific support, service or interventions to provided and expected outcome of service.
- Protecting and maintaining confidentiality, integrity and privacy of student information;
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology .
- Master’s Degree in Child Psychology preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Organization and time management skills
- Analytical skills.
- Proficient user of Microsoft office.
- Ability to work in culturally diverse environment.