Nova Scotia Community College

You will provide career, academic and personal counselling, as well as guidance and support for all students of the Annapolis Valley Campus. You will create resources and deliver and/or coordinate group sessions and workshops on a wide range of wellness and personal management topics, to aid students in adjusting to college life and independent living. In addition to providing counselling to students, you will provide leadership and support regarding critical incidents involving the entire campus community.

You will provide consultation services, as requested by faculty & staff. You will participate in case conferences as a member of an integrated care delivery team. You will participate in evaluation and research activities as required. You will liaise with community services/agencies to coordinate referrals and collaborate on specific activities.

You will provide counselling services specific to the Adult Learning Program, leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults. You will engage in student intake assessment, encompassing literacy, numeracy and psychosocial needs. The ALPC is also responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive student files, data management, orientation and retention support services as you collaborate with both the School of Access and Student Services departmental teams. The ALPC also works closely with external government and non-government agencies to support ALP students.

You will report directly to a manager who is responsible for provision of Student Services and Academic leadership in the school of Health and Human Services and the school of Access.

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a master degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Divinity and Pastoral Counselling, Sociology/Humanities Counselling or Counselling Psychology. You are a Canadian Certified Counsellor or Registered Counselling Therapist, Registered Social Worker (or equivalent).
• You have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related occupational experience in counselling adults from diverse populations in areas such as mental health, educational/academic advising, life-skills coaching or personal counselling, or related.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Student Records Management Software.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
• It is an asset if you have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students in a post-secondary environment.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You utilize a solution focused framework, have excellent assessment and crisis intervention ability and can work effectively with a broad range of clinical and developmental concerns.
• You have demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to culturally safe and trauma informed client-centered care.
• You have the ability to collaborate effectively within an integrated care team.
• You have the ability to develop, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate education/training or discussion groups on a wide range of psycho-educational topics.
• You have the ability to undertake background research and facilitate the planning of projects and programs.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator both written and oral.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to Coordination and delivery of workshops/presentations in small group settings.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

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You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.

You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publically accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. Our college welcomes diversity in both its student body and its employees, and we take every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities including but not limited to Indigenous Persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities and women in non-traditional roles. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

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