FTE Attendance Counsellor - Case Management

Job Description

Job Posting

For OSSTF Support Staff

Title: Attendance Counsellor
- Case Management

Reports To: Doug Kashak, Mental Health Manager

Location: Nipigon-Red Rock District High School or as assigned by the Manager

Bargaining Unit: OSSTF ESS

Summary: The Attendance Counsellor implements provincial attendance policies and supports the school board with procedures outlined in the enrollment registrar. This position is designed to support students and families identify and cope with issues that affect attendance and improve well-being.

• RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list)
• Complete appropriate documentation related to attendance management procedures outlined in the enrolment registrar and SGDSB Attendance Handbook
• Support school principals and school staff with the understanding and implementation of attendance procedures.
• Advocate and promote effective relationships between the home, school and the community
• Initiate appropriate procedures and processes to improve school attendance that will be in the best interest of the student

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skill

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work;
  Clinical/School Psychology, or 3-year diploma in Social Service Work, Child and Youth Worker, Social Work or other related specialization, or combination of experience, education and training in the education or social service sector as determined by the Manager of Mental Health
• Preferences given to individuals who are registered with a governing college or regulator body such as Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or college governing mental health professionals;
• Extensive clinical experience with families and youth and the ability to work within a school district setting, across the tiers of mental health intervention (promotion, prevention, intervention, crisis and system navigation);
• A School Attendance Counsellor Certificate is an asset
• Identify problems and analyze situations using a broad range of criteria and guidelines, develop solutions in response to problems that are somewhat complex but may be recurring, comprehension of complex specialized, legal, technical or professional materials. Apply knowledge of computer software to process data or produce reports and write case documentation
• A broad range of common communication skills, including exchanging complex information inside and outside the workplace. Some specialized communication skills such as handling interactions/communications of a sensitive nature, careful listening, providing feedback and support sensitively, controlling reactions, concealing feelings, persuading and motivating others.
• Develop and foster positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Operate equipment such as computer, keyboard, printer, multi-function photocopier, facsimile machine, multiple line telephone, scanner, headset. Handle minor/routine mechanical breakdowns and problems
• Co-ordination and speed of medium motor skills, including keyboarding
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, e-mail, cloud-based applications and the ability to utilize other software specific to the role

Additional Competencies

• Open to learning, sharing ideas and accepting feedback
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage timelines
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills when required
• Display excellent interpersonal skills while building positive relationships
• Quality of work meets a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Take the initiative and make decisions based on judgement, facts and alternatives
• Foster collaborative relationships and provide excellent customer service to internal and external…