Counsellor, school

POSITION TITLE: Special Services Counsellor - Temporary (LTO)
Servicing Vankleek Hill and Glengarry Area Schools; Office: Tagwi

Start date; Immediately
January 29 2026 or return of incumbent
Under the supervision of the Chief Psychologist and the direction of the Superintendent of Special Education Student Mental Health and Wellness the incumbent provides a valuable link between students schools families and outside community partners. The incumbent manages a complex caseload within multiple locations and performs the duties of Attendance Counsellors as outlined in the Education Act Ministry Regulations and Memos.

University degree in the field of Social Work from a university of recognized standing. A minimum of 5 years related work experience in a community agency providing counselling and/or support services to children and families preferably in a role providing legally mandated services.

Proven ability to work as an integral part of a team with students Board personnel families and community collaterals.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong client and quality service focus.
Ability to liaise and collaborate with community collaterals.
Knowledge and experience in applying clinical interventions with children and families.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to engage community partners in constructive problem-solving.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools including TEAMS for remote service delivery and communication.
Ability to travel to various schools and worksites throughout the day sometimes under short notice.

Provide multi-level service delivery to students (exhibiting mental health behavioural and attendance concerns) families schools and communities to support student achievement through the consultation assessmentcounselling and referral services including to:

Work with students and their families in their home environments to identify and assess barriers to access (education social service agency support).
Act as case manager to coordinate resource planning for high risk students and families and provide on-going case management for high risk students that incorporates a diverse range of interventions with an educational perspective.
Act in a consultant capacity as a member of Student Support and Student Success Teams in schools.
Assume a primary role within the Student Support Services department in the coordination and implementation of the Crisis Response Team and respond to emergency or crisis situations (i.e. self-injury abuse mental health concerns).
Provide ongoing support and monitoring of placements (e.g. Participate as a member of Education and Community Partnerships Program Admissions Committee and treatment teams.
Act as liaison between school and home by i) communicating to the family the resources of the School/Board support services and community agencies and ii) as an agent of the UCDSB communicate the concerns of the child and the family to the school in order to provide maximum educational opportunities for the individual student.
Provide in-service training in a wide range of social work issues particularly related to childrens mental health.
Remain current with policies and procedures of the Board and relatedlegislationthat are pertinent to the role.
Ability to adapt to different work environments (e.g. office school) including isolated areas (e.g. home visitations).

*The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities.