Coordinator of Clinical Support Services
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Job Location:
New Westminster - Canada
Yearly Salary:
$ 59724 - 110833
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits high quality public services and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures backgrounds and needs. Together we are a caring inclusive and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
The candidate will be part of and work closely with a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum effective teaching and learning practices and a commitment to professional development are essential.
The Coordinator of Clinical Support Services provides Tier 3 clinical support to students and families supports the assessment coordination and implementation of district-wide mental health and wellness initiatives and provides clinical supervision and case consultation to counsellors and CCYWs. The role also supports the promotion of ongoing professional learning and capacity building within the district to strengthen school-based mental health supports. This district position reports to the District Vice Principal of Safe and Caring Schools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Tier clinical assessment and intervention for students extending support to families where appropriate.
- Deliver individual and group clinical supervision and case consultation to school-based counsellors and CCYWs.
- Collaborate with Principals and the District Wellness Team to enhance and align student mental health supports with evolving needs.
- Support the development of school-based capacity through mentorship psycho-education training and resource development.
- Facilitate professional learning in-services and district-wide professional develoment for educators counsellors CCYWs and Education Assistants.
- Maximize district resources through effective coordination and alignment of supports and services.
- Consult in reviewing and informing district policies procedures and service delivery models related to mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Liaise with community agencies and represent the district on committees (eg. Situation Table) to ensure collaboration and continuity of care.
- Support schools in data collection improvement planning and the review of student support services including identification for Mnistry funding categories (R and H).
- Contribute to district initiatives related to wellness inclusion and student success.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Counselling Psychology or a related discipline.
- Eligible for registration with a recognized professional regulatory body (eg. BCACC CCPA BCCSW).
- MInimum five (5) years of clinical counslling experience with children youth and families.
- Advanced training in evidence-based treatment modalities (eg. EMDR DBT ACT).
- Suicide prevention and intervention training; Train-the-Trainer certification preferred.
- Training in conflict resolution and restorative practices.
- Experience providing clinical supervision (RCC-ACS or CCS certification preferred).
- VTRA and/or BDTA certification (Level 2 preferred).
- Critical Incident Response training.
- BC Teacher Certification and/or substantial school district experience an asset.
- Valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for district travel.
Compensation:
- Salary as per Teachers Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $59724.00 to $110833.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process:
To apply for this position click on theAPPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your cover letter resume transcripts copies of certificates or diplomas practicum and/or teacher evaluation report and references..
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others thank you for your interest.
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore each applicant may wish to provide on a voluntary basis whether they self-identify as a First Nations Metis or Inuit person.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Intake Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Support
- Case Management
- Medical Terminology
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Child Protective Services
- Social Work
- Word Processing
