Student Support Counsellor

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Centre Jules-Leger, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch, is a French-language educational institution that provides a specialized residential school program for students with severe learning disabilities whose educational needs cannot be adequately met in their local boards. The school is lauded for being forward thinking and technologically advanced. Upon entering the doors of Centre Jules-Leger, you will feel the excitement and commitment to French-language learning excellence.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students with severe learning disabilities? Do you have a background in the lives of students with severe learning disabilities? Are you proficient in both French and English? If you background also includes guidance and instruction in social and life skills for severely learning disabled students in a francophone residential setting, this opportunity may be of interest to you.

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About the job

You will: plan/organize/implement customized individual/group programs designed to meet the personal, emotional and developmental needs of students using a multi-disciplinary approach; supervise/guide/instruct residential students; support a safe/secure environment for students.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Community college certificate and/or equivalent training, education and experience in a child care related field;
• Current certification in CPR, Standard First Aid;
• Behaviour Management Training.

Skills and Qualifications

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:
• Community college certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child related field;
• Knowledge and understanding of learning disabilities and behaviour management techniques;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective social/recreational/leisure programs geared to meet the needs of students with severe learning disabilities;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/guidelines/practices that address student care and safety;
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively in French and English with students, parents, staff and other professionals;
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills; ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness and ability to work shifts.

Please Note

Please submit your application package including your resume and a covering letter quoting competition PSB 15-084 JOB ID: XXXXX) no later than 11:59 pm on October 1, 2015.

Student Support Counsellor – Learning Disabled Program (2 positions)

One position – Seasonal - August to June recurring
One position – to June 2016 - Fixed term unclassified regularly scheduled – up to 30 hrs/week

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
  
  A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
  
  A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.

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