Indigenous Family Counsellor
Indigenous Family Counsellor
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Job Description
SchoolDistrict No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schoolsreside on the traditional lands of the Secwpemc Nation who have been stewardsof this land since time immemorial.
The Organization Kamloops-Thompson School District
Located inthe stunning surroundings of BCs interior the Kamloops-Thompson SchoolDistrict serves approximately 16000 students including 2700 students ofIndigenous ancestry in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating asafe caring and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive ofthe diversity of their entire learning community. With an annual budget ofapproximately $251 million and nearly 3000 employees our District offers avariety of enhancement programs including: French Immersion InternationalBaccalaureate Montessori sports academies trades programs a K-12 fine artsschool and an elementary science and technology school across 35 elementaryschools 10 secondary schools one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school onealternate education program one continuing education program and one ProvincialOnline Learning school.
SchoolDistrict No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of theSecwpemc Nation and serves seven local bands and the Mtis Nation in a largegeographical area. The District extends to Pinantan Lake Heffley Creek SunPeaks Barriere Clearwater Vavenby and Blue River to the north Logan Laketo the south Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.
For moreinformation about our school district please visit .
The Opportunity INDIGENOUSFAMILY COUNSELLOR
This is a 1.0 FTE positioneffective immediately to June 30 2026 or full return of the incumbent. Thefocus of the Indigenous Family Counsellor is to provide school counsellingservices to Indigenous students through a cultural lens using culturalresources and themes. The Indigenous Family Counsellor will utilize Indigenouscultural practices to create a safe and caring setting for Indigenous studentsthat are seeking school counsellor supports.
This is an itinerant districtposition with primary responsibility for schools in Kamloops and surroundingcommunities. Direct service to students and consultative service to staffparents and administrators is provided in different schools and across avariety of settings. Effective liaison with parents teachers administratorshealth care professionals and outside agencies is a critical aspect of thisposition. Travel within the district is required. This position is excluded the successfulcandidate will not be a member of the KTTA or CUPE.
Responsibilities
Providingculturally-relevant school counselling and consultative services to Indigenousstudents using Indigenous resources
Provision ofsupport for a students individual crisis such as a traumatic emotionalexperience
Coordinationplanning and facilitating Indigenous Girls or Boys Groups in elementary andsecondary schools
Consultingwith and coordinating referrals and counselling services with school districtstaff and community professionals
Maintainingstudent files in confidential cabinets in designated locations as per districtpolicy and procedure
Acting as acommunity and family liaison for in school programming
Facilitatingreferrals to outside agencies as needed
Facilitatingappropriate transportation for students to access support services
Attendinginteragency case meeting district screening meetings case conferences andschool-based meetings as requested
Providingsupport for critical events involving Indigenous students upon request fromschool district staff
Supportingschool transitions for individual Indigenous students
Providingannual written reports and intermittently as requested
Providingany other duties as requested
Qualifications
Bachelorof Social Work or a related Bachelor Degree; post Baccalaureate educationpreferred
Twoyears direct counselling experience in an Indigenous environment
Demonstratedcounselling experience with elementary and secondary school students
Knowledgeof First Nations Metis & Inuit history culture values knowledge of thehistorical and contemporary issues facing Indigenous families and communities
ValidBC Drivers License
Maintenanceof a professional membership certification or registration in an associationthat outlines professional ethics related to the provision of counsellingservices
Compensation
The salaryrange for this position is $97518-$121898 plus an excellent comprehensivebenefits package.
ToApply
To applyplease send your cover letter resume and contact information for threeprofessional references in a single PDF to . By submitting your three professional references you agree that allreferences will be received in confidence and therefore will not be sharedwith you except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying theinformation.
This postingwill remain open until 12:00 pm on September 2 2025.
The Districtappreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.
School District No. 73 is anequal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis oftheir suitability for the position(s) regardless of the gender age sexualorientation religion racial origin marital status and/or disabilities of theprospective candidate.
Ifreasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the jobapplication or interview process to perform the essential functions of theposition and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employmentplease contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick ( ) .
Employment Type
Full-Time
