Wellness Advisor

Faculty of Law

Employment Opportunity #182-22.23

 

 

Closing Date: November 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

 

Full-Time | Continuing | PTSU | Fredericton | Hybrid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard Work Hours:

Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

 

 

 

Salary Range:

$57,140.00 - $74,284.00 per annum

 

 

Why Choose UNB?

 

 

 

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, minimum three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

 

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we're proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work from home options.

 

 

 

 

YOUR FOCUS:

 

 

 

Reporting to the Manager of Academic Affairs and Student Services, the Wellness Advisor provides a wide range of mental health, wellness, and educational supports for the academic and personal development of all students within the Faculty of Law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • A Master's degree in mental health related discipline such as social work, education, or psychology. A law degree or legal background is an asset.
  • At least three years of professional experience in the field of community care, health, and wellness, ideally in the post-secondary education context.

 


Additional Strengths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • A background in relevant solutions-based approaches/strategies is an asset (e.g., building resilience/problem-solving capabilities, cognitive behavioural therapy, etc.).
  • Knowledge of programs and services in a post-secondary institution, student mental health needs, best practices, and standards.
  • Self-directed, takes initiative, and adaptable; able to work effectively in a team and independently, and in coordination with students, student groups, other student services, university faculty and staff, and stakeholders in addressing mental health and well-being.
  • Knowledge of or experience working with law, graduate, or other professional program students is an asset.
  • Ability/experience with maintaining strict confidentiality, and a demonstrated ability to act with high levels of integrity, discretion/judgment, and diplomacy as appropriate, particularly given the position of trust with respect to students.
  • Knowledge/experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, principles, initiatives, and applications is an asset (e.g., related to accessibility, cultural diversity, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, Indigeneity, sexual orientation, visible minorities, women, intersectionality, associated systemic experiences, effects, or issues, etc.).
  • Ability/experience in developing and delivering educational material and resources.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to successfully perceive, navigate and respond appropriately to sensitive and confidential issues and maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Excellent program management and coordination skills.
  • Provide/authorize (when requested) a current Vulnerable Sector Check (which includes a Criminal Record Check) for review/assessment.

 

 

 

WHO WE ARE:

 

 

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

 

 

 

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

 

This position is covered by the terms and conditions contained in the Collective Agreement negotiated between UNB and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551.

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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