Indigenous Wellness Counsellor at Queen's University

Enhance Indigenous student success as a Wellness Counsellor at Queen's University. This role focuses on holistic counselling practices and cultural integration in student support services.

Serving at the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (FDISC), you will provide crisis and personal counselling to Indigenous students, addressing their emotional and academic needs.

Your role is vital for connecting cultural knowledge with academic achievements while fostering a supportive learning environment. Collaboration with other departments and the local community is key to enhancing program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct personal and short-term crisis counselling sessions

• Coordinate traditional events and cultural programming

• Evaluate student needs for academic accommodations

• Collaborate with faculty on managing behavioral issues

• Establish a referral network for student support

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree plus 5+ years of experience

• Registration with a relevant Ontario professional college

• Clear Criminal Records Check required

• High-level interpersonal skills for diverse student interactions

• Deep understanding of Indigenous culture and trauma-informed care

Support Indigenous students' diverse needs through integrated wellness and cultural initiatives at Queen's University.