SSP2407-01

Department

Complementary And Compassionate Services

BEFORE

December 31st, 2026 at 4pm

LOCATION

Nunavik

SALARY

FROM $48,689

TO $83,462

STATUS

Full-Time Regular and Replacement

START DATE

July 2025

It’s definitely a challenge. […] but I believe in what we are doing here. I get feedback from people who visit our school. They like the atmosphere, tell me how we have such great students, great resources and, all in all, things are going well. That moves me.

THOMASSIE MANGIOK

Centre Director - Nuvviti School

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Complementary and Compassionate Services, the role of the Student Support Professional is to prevent, promote, detect, and intervene in the psychosocial needs of students. The Student Support Professional will work closely with the Regional and Local Student Counsellors, and school staff, in an aim to support the students in their personal, social and emotional development.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES :

Meet with students individually and in groups to assess emotional and mental wellness

Respond to students at risk in the socio-affective domain and plan interventions with student counsellors

Work in conjunction with school staff to plan and deliver early prevention activities using a trauma informed lens that will aid the student’s, social, emotional and mental well-being

Prepare monthly reports and document interventions related to specific students in a confidential file

Provide ongoing mentoring with collaboration of student counsellors

Develop effective liaisons with local community organizations

In crisis situations in the school and/or community, activate and assist with the KI crisis response protocol

Involve parents or guardians in activities, programs and interventions where possible

Consult with teachers on appropriate techniques and strategies of a therapeutic classroom

Any other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS :

First level University Degree in a relevant specialization notably, psychoeducation, social work, youth work, etc.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS :

Fluency in 2 of the 3 languages of the board (Inuktitut, English and French)

2 years of relevant experience

Experience in youth centres, youth detention centres, or detoxification centres is considered as an asset

Any working experience in a northern or remote area or in an intercultural environment is considered as an asset

Member of the ‘Ordre des psychologues du Québec’ or ‘Ordre professionnel des travailleurs sociaux du Québec’ is considered as an asset

DEC in special care counselling (asset).

WORKING HOURS :

35 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

CLASSIFICATION/ SALARY/ BENEFITS :

In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2106: from $48,689 to $83,462 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

You may be eligible to benefits such as:

• 20 days paid vacation

• 2-week paid holiday period

• Free parking

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Career development opportunities

• Hybrid work schedule

and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Summer schedule

• Northern premium

• Food transportation allocation

• Paid relocation benefits

• Retention and attraction premium

• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Nakurmiik!