On-Call Youth and Family Support Worker

School District #39 (Vancouver)

Vancouver, Canada

5d ago

Qualifications :

Completion of Grade 12 plus 4 years of years of full-time equivalent post-secondary education and / or a degree in any of the following areas : Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration / Migration studies, Ethnic / Cultural / Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education

Minimum of three (3) years’ related work experience with students exhibiting challenging behaviours

Strong knowledge and experience in implementing various learning and behavior management strategies

Ability to establish positive relationships with individual students and school teams in order to build school capacity

Participation and facilitation in professional development opportunities relating to behavior management (e.g. : non-violent crisis intervention, conflict resolution) would be an asset

Must be willing to obtain CPI training

Must be willing to travel to various schools throughout the district

Skills / Knowledge :

Direct work experience with children or youth who demonstrate a higher need for support in the areas of social-emotional learning, behaviour or mental health, particularly in an educational setting

Sound knowledge of evidence informed practice for supporting students with a wide range of social emotional, behavioural or mental health needs

Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Experience in implementing various behaviour support and / or self-regulation programs and modifying intervention strategies for students with different needs

Experience working with integrated children in multiple classrooms

Ability to work effectively as a team, under the direction of the teacher, as well as ability to relate well with students and other interested parties such as families, foster parents, social workers, mental health teams and clinical practitioners

Working knowledge of computers and special education programs an asset

Experience working with students with learning disabilities, who are at risk or have experienced complex trauma

Training and / or experience supporting students who are emotionally fragile is an asset

Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Working knowledge of computers and special education programs an asset

Your application must include :

Cover letter

Resume

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