Shift Head Residence Counsellor - Jobs in Cranberry Portage, MB

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Position: Shift Head Residence CounsellorLocation: Frontier Collegiate CampusStart Date: As soon as possibleHours/Days/Months: 40 hours/week, 10 months/yearTerm of Employment: PermanentSalary: $25.49/hourUnionized/Non-Unionized: UnionizedApplication Deadline: Monday, January 31, 2022Frontier Collegiate Campus provides a home for approximately 300 students from northern communities while theyattend high school. Our students live in a college-style dormitory comprised of eight dorms. The ResidenceCounsellors are responsible for the creation and maintenance of a nurturing and safe environment for studentsthrough daily interaction. We are seeking a reliable and energetic person who will be a key individual in providingcare, supervision and discipline to students. This is not a clinical counseling position. This position requires shiftwork rotation (days, evenings, nights, weekends).Reporting to the Head Counsellor, the Shift Head is responsible for providing leadership and direction to theResidence Counsellors on their shift. The responsibility as Shift Head incorporates all duties of a ResidenceCounsellor as well as the increased responsibility of leadership of students and staff.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures all shift members are briefed at the beginning (and the end) of the shift Directs campus staff and coordinates activities on his/her shift Conducting regular meetings/discussions with students and parents to inform of expectations, policies andpractices Providing guidance to students to promote healthy life skills, e.g. nutrition, personal hygiene, daily chores suchas room cleaning, refuse collection and disposal, bed-making, fire and safety standards Accompanying and supervising students on trips, e.g. shopping, special events, on campus recreationalactivities and outings Providing daily encouragement and support to help students achieve goals Maintaining contact with parents/guardians, community education representatives, teachers and studentsupport team to ensure the well-being of students Keeping abreast of student progress in school and encourage academic success Acting as an advocate for students Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS Post-secondary education in Youth Care, Applied Counseling or related field (or willingness to enroll inprogram) Current CPR and First Aid would be an asset Valid Class 4 Manitoba driver’s license (or willingness to obtain) Two years’ experience working with youth in a group setting Knowledge of supervisory techniques (prior leadership experience) Fluency in an Indigenous language would be an asset Ability to relate positively with adolescents Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook, and student information system.Applications must include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references includingcontact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant’s performance in the applicant’s currentor recent assignment. Consent to contact references is also required.Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. The successful candidate will be required to submit aclear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense, aswell as COVID-19 vaccination status. Further information is available at www.fsdnet.caReasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.Forward application package to:Mr. Donnie Grenier, PrincipalFrontier CollegiateCranberry Portage, MB R0B 0H0Fax: (204) 472-3191Email: Donnie.Grenier@fsdnet.caQuick Apply

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