Coordinator, Counselling

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Coordinator, Counselling Posting Number 00644F Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range $71,846 -$115,129. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement Position Type Faculty – Coordinator Posting Type Internal Regular/Temporary Limited Term Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 09/01/2024 End Date Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Work Arrangements
The Coordinator position is for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension (s) up to a maximum of three years.

There are 4 sections of release time for this position.
What Douglas Offers
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

•Transit-accessible campuses
•Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
•Competitive salaries
•Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
•Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
•Professional Development funding
•Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The Role
Student Affairs and Services is looking for a Coordinator for Counselling Services.

Douglas College Counsellors provide culturally sensitive individual counselling, group support, psycho-educational programming, assessment, and crisis intervention services to enrolled students presenting with personal, emotional and mental health concerns.

The team consists of faculty who support Douglas College’s strategic plan goals outlined under the themes of successful students, social and environmental responsibility, responsive learning, and healthy and effective work and learning environments.

This role is a faculty Coordinator position, that reports to the Director of Student Affairs and Services

Responsibilities

Support the Counselling Services Faculty

•Plan and deliver onboarding and orientation of new Faculty
•Initiate and facilitate regular Faculty meetings; collect agenda items, include Responsible Administrator when appropriate, invite relevant guests, ensure distribution of minutes, track decisions made, and monitor progress of actions arising from meetings
•Schedule case consultation meetings
•Meet regularly with the Responsible Administrator
•In collaboration with the Responsible Administrator, establish and monitor caseloads; access and provide caseload statistics when required
•Collect and respond to vacation and PD requests; develop, maintain, and share up-to-date calendar ensuring delivery of services
•Engage Faculty in conversations that identify and share opportunities and priorities for group professional development
•Ensure all faculty committees that require Counselling Services representation are filled on an annual basis (e.g., Selection, Post-Probationary, PD)
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Support Service Delivery

•In collaboration with the Responsible Administrator, Operations Supervisor, and other partners, review and enhance services and procedures to maintain currency in the field and ensure compliance with the Douglas College SOP’s and Policies.
•In collaboration with the Responsible Administrator and Operations Supervisor, compile, review, and revise Counselling Services service-delivery guidelines and maintain repository of service resources, guidelines, and processes
•In collaboration with the Operations Supervisor support effective communication and collaboration between the Faculty and Staff roles and responsibilities
•Collaborate with other College departments to ensure students are receiving supports and services that meet their needs
•Coordinate and schedule the process for quality assurance, maintenance, and updates of Titanium

Support SAS Department

•Ensure Faculty initiatives and projects reflect strategic priorities and resources across the SAS department
•Participate in SAS departmental planning and projects
•Advise on resource needs of the Faculty group for consideration in budget planning and management
•Review with Responsible Administrator annual Ed Plans, to ensure Faculty perspectives and requests are represented

Support Counselling Services Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders

•Respond to general inquiries and facilitate information sessions to members of the post-secondary community as requested
•Support Faculty in building awareness and partnerships with relevant departmental Faculty and Faculty groups
•Develop, deliver, and facilitate delivery of workshops for Counselling Services on relevant topics for students and colleagues

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

•A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counselling, Social Work, or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution
•Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the following areas:
•Common mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety
•Issues related to academic success, including procrastination and time management
•Suicide assessment and threat assessment
•Counselling people in transition across the lifespan
•Career counselling approaches, including administering and interpreting career assessments
•Ethical issues as they relate to counselling in a college setting

•Experience using technology to provide virtual counselling, and a commitment to ongoing development of competency in appropriate and ethical uses of technology within a counselling setting
•Competency counselling across cultures, including IBPOC and international students
•Ability to identify and support students dealing with isolation factors
•Experience supporting survivors of sexualized violence and abuse
•An understanding and appreciation for Indigenous ways of being and knowing
•Ability to support clients who experience racism, violence in relationships, and lateral violence
•Understanding and experience supporting clients with career development and career counselling
•Demonstrated ability in crisis management, intervention and problem-solving skills
•Experience communicating with diverse populations
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
•Understanding and ability to support students with issues related to academic success
•Interest and/or experience in public speaking, group presentations and group facilitation
•Commitment to ongoing professional development
•Experience in counselling at a post-secondary educational institution is an asset
•Eligibility for certification with a Professional Association ( RCC , CCC , RCSW , RSW , or equivalent)

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/29/2024 Close Date 09/12/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by date. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12912