OSSTF-Education Workers 0.5 Temporary Attendance Counsellor Reporting to the Mental Health Lead, this position will actively monitor student attendance in North Bay and surrounding area schools.Effective ImmediatelyLocation North Region: North Bay and Surrounding Communities including Sturgeon Falls and MattawaQualifications3 year Community College Diploma and/or University Degree as a Social Worker and/or Social Service Worker or equivalentKnowledge/Skills RequiredConversant with pertinent acts and regulations which impact on the role of the Attendance CounsellorCapable of interpreting laws, policies and procedures as it relates to student attendanceExceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.Effective problem solving and analytical skills with respect to resolving attendance conflictsAbility to act as a liaison between community agencies, home, and the schoolServe as contact and ensure communication with local law enforcement agencies and courts in the area of student truancyDemonstrated ability to work as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary teamValid Driver's License and ReliableVehicleRate of Pay $44.48 per hourAll applicantsmustbe legally eligible to work in Canada.The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.).#J-18808-Ljbffr