Counsellor, Intake and Navigation Job at University of the Fraser Valley
Job Summary:
The Counselling department invites applications for one permanent ongoing 100% full-time Counsellor, Intake and Navigation. This position will be based on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. All Counsellors are required to serve all campuses as necessary.
As a member of the Counselling Department within Student Services, the Counsellor, Intake and Navigation will serve as a first point of contact within the Counselling Department for students seeking mental health support and will provide initial response in a timely manner. This role will facilitate triage and screening of all students presenting to Counselling Services and will refer to appropriate level of support based on intake assessment. They will maintain strong connections with community agencies focused on mental health to facilitate referrals into community-based care when appropriate. The Counsellor will provide consultation support to members of the Student Services team, and the UFV community broadly. The Counsellor will also provide workshop facilitation and other support services to traditional and non-traditional UFV students on an individual and group basis. This position will share in other departmental duties as required.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a completed Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent, including one year of supervised clinical counselling training.
Experience as a Counsellor in a post-secondary environment will be considered an asset.
Experience with crisis management and triage, de-escalation, effective referral making, and completing thorough assessments.
Formal training, or coursework and experience, in personal counselling, crisis counselling, student success, career development, and cross-cultural counselling.
Experience working with multi-and cross-cultural issues, with preference given to those who have this experience in a post- secondary setting.
Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops.
Fluency in language(s) additional to English will be considered an asset.
About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó: lo Tém: éxw (Stó: lo Land; Stó: lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó: lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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The Counselling department invites applications for one permanent ongoing 100% full-time Counsellor, Intake and Navigation. This position will be based on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. All Counsellors are required to serve all campuses as necessary.
As a member of the Counselling Department within Student Services, the Counsellor, Intake and Navigation will serve as a first point of contact within the Counselling Department for students seeking mental health support and will provide initial response in a timely manner. This role will facilitate triage and screening of all students presenting to Counselling Services and will refer to appropriate level of support based on intake assessment. They will maintain strong connections with community agencies focused on mental health to facilitate referrals into community-based care when appropriate. The Counsellor will provide consultation support to members of the Student Services team, and the UFV community broadly. The Counsellor will also provide workshop facilitation and other support services to traditional and non-traditional UFV students on an individual and group basis. This position will share in other departmental duties as required.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a completed Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent, including one year of supervised clinical counselling training.
Experience as a Counsellor in a post-secondary environment will be considered an asset.
Experience with crisis management and triage, de-escalation, effective referral making, and completing thorough assessments.
Formal training, or coursework and experience, in personal counselling, crisis counselling, student success, career development, and cross-cultural counselling.
Experience working with multi-and cross-cultural issues, with preference given to those who have this experience in a post- secondary setting.
Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops.
Fluency in language(s) additional to English will be considered an asset.
About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó: lo Tém: éxw (Stó: lo Land; Stó: lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó: lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.