Description du poste
Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday**, November 25, 2026,** for the **School Counselling & Support Worker** with **Kanikonriio Child and Youth Programs, Social Services**. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com (http://www.greatsn.com) website. Online applications are accepted through My Job Search (https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/SIX5100SIXN/JobBoard/336dbed0-9af0-461e-8b6b-0978de5669d8/?q=&o=postedDateDesc). **NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.**
**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**
**JOB** **SUMMARY:** The **School Counselling and Support Worker** reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Manager of the Kanikonriio (Good Mind) Child and Youth Programs, Six Nations of the Grand River Social Services.
The School Counselling and Support Worker (herein referred to as the “Worker”) is responsible for providing direct social work services on short-term individual and/or group counselling to children, providing support to caregivers and families, and advocating and coordinating culturally responsive system navigation support. Working cooperatively with community mental health professionals in an educational environment dedicated to providing the highest standard of service. The Worker will collaborate with administration, staff, students, and families of students attending federal and private schools in the Six Nations of the Grand River community to help resolve issues that may impact student learning.
**Type**
Full Time
**Closing Date**
November 25, 2026
**Hours of Work**
35 hours weekly
**Wage**
Minimum $70,400/year
\*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. \*
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Completion of a college diploma in Social Service Work with 2 years’ experience working with indigenous youth; OR Completion of a university undergraduate or graduate degree in Social Work with 1 – 2 years of experience working with indigenous youth.
* Must be registered in “Good Standing” with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers within first 6 months of becoming Children Mental Health & Addiction Worker.
* Knowledge of counselling modalities (CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, etc.) that is effective when working with indigenous youth.
* Must obtain Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid or equivalent, within the first six months of employment as Children Mental Health & Addiction Worker.
* Demonstrate ability to deliver intensive short-term counselling and support services to youth in crisis, helping to address specific challenges, and referring to access required services.
* Experience an