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Adult Learning Program (ALP) CounsellorNova Scotia Community College • Springhill, NS, CA
Adult Learning Program (ALP) Counsellor

Adult Learning Program (ALP) Counsellor

Nova Scotia Community College • Springhill, NS, CA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Academic Chair, School of Access, Education and Language, you will :

  • Provide career, academic and personal counselling, as well as guidance and support for students in the Adult Learning Program (ALP), leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
  • Engage in student intake assessment, data management, orientation and retention support services as you collaborate with both the School of Access, Education and Language and Student Services departmental teams, as well as with support agencies.
  • Working closely with faculty of the Adult Learning Program and collaborate regularly with staff members in Student Services.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

  • The minimum education qualification is a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or other Master's degree enabling registration with one of the provincial regulatory bodies noted below.
  • Registered with or undergoing candidacy process with the relevant regulatory body; Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW); Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP).
  • You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of post counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialities, (e.g., academic, career and personal), including working with post-secondary and or secondary students.
  • Occupational experience that includes working with adults in a post-secondary environment will be considered an asset.
  • Demonstrate an understanding / knowledge of the adult learner.
  • Understand the framework for lifework development.
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint and E-mail. Experience using Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace and experience using Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Peoplesoft will be considered an asset.
  • 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.

    • Relevant Skills and Knowledge :

  • You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.
  • 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 can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
  • Specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in counselling, conducting psycho-social assessments at intake, screening for learning disabilities, supporting adults facing significant and complex barriers to educational success.
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • You are a strong communicator.
  • You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to student intake processes, tracking course enrolments, partnering with governmental and community agencies supporting learners including case workers from DCS and Employment NS.
  • You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to student transcripts, transfer credits, course mapping and tracking graduation pathways.
  • You are dedicated to life-long learning and maintain an annual schedule of professional development.
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