POSITION PROFILE

Reporting to the Director, Student Affairs the Wellness Coordinator is a member of the Student Affairs team and is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of initiatives designed to support a healthy campus community. They develop and oversee outreach initiatives that involve students, liaise with campus and community partners, and design and deliver wellness and intervention training and education for staff and faculty. The Wellness Coordinator works in collaboration with SJU student affairs programs and services, similar departments at the University of Waterloo, and with community resources to ensure students have access to, and knowledge of, all well-being supports and services available both on and off campus.  

Why St. Jerome’s University?

At. St. Jerome’s University, we embrace and celebrate the philosophy of educating the whole person – intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our commitment to academic excellence and to the integration of knowledge, research, and experiential learning allows us to inspire learning and discovery not only in our students but also in those with whom we interact. We foster a respectful, inclusive community that is centered on the wellbeing of our students and the promotion of the common good.

How will you contribute as the Wellness Coordinator?

• You have a passion for developing wellness programs and services within a student affairs portfolio
• You excel in environments that are proactive and focused on preventative intervention initiatives
• You have successfully worked with a variety of clients, and built strong networks inside and outside of your organization

   

   As a successful Wellness Coordinator, you possess:

   

• A Masters degree in Counselling Social Work, or other related degree
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of combined experience in providing mental health counselling and working in a wellness environment
• Certified/registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation related to health care and mental health i.e. PHIPPA
• Experience in project management, program development, and managing multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration, initiative, ability to prioritize, and sound judgment
• Demonstrated knowledge of student mental health and wellness needs is essential.
• Training in risk and threat assessment, non-violent crisis intervention, suicide intervention, mental health intervention, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches are strongly preferred

The Way We Work & Live

Employees have opportunities to participate in our community, work within cross-organizational teams, demonstrate their commitment to learning and development, and contribute to the University’s mission. As a federated university with the University of Waterloo, St. Jerome’s University employees, just like our students, enjoy the advantages of a small community while have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the greater community.

Read more about St. Jerome’s University’s mission and vision here: Mission, Vision, and History

To Apply: Please send your resume to sjuhr@uwaterloo.ca by Friday, July 6, 2018.

The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.