Child and Youth Worker - Social Skills

CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

Social Skills

The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic achievement and mental health and well-being of all students. Child and Youth Workers in Social Skills classrooms, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, will:

• implement universal and targeted strategies and initiatives within the classroom that promote student well-being as it relates to learning;

• provide support to specifically meet the needs of the students as related to social-emotional skill development;

• promote and facilitate everyday mental health and well-being practices in the classroom;

• work in collaboration with the classroom team to support co-regulation of students rooted in trauma informed and responsive education practices to settle students for learning, foster relational safety, and increase a students’ sense of belonging;

• engage students in mental health literacy learning opportunities;

• guide student led mental health awareness and stigma-reduction activities;

• provide psychoeducation to families on well-being strategies that support student mental health and co-regulation;

• provide system navigation and referral services to students and families;

• provide support and service rooted in cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.

1.0 FTE Temporary

6.5 HOURS DAILY

Social Skills Class - Lions Oval P.S.

Kate Copfer, School Principal

Salary Range: $28.17 - $32.80 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Qualifications

• 3-year college diploma: Child and Youth Worker, or equivalent 3-year college diploma/university degree with a focus on child and youth studies.

• Knowledge of social emotional skill development strategies, every day mental health and well-being practices, co- regulation, and mental health literacy that are strengths based, anti-oppressive and evidence informed.

• Working knowledge of trauma informed and responsive education practices in response to developmental trauma.

• Professional learning in self-regulation, Kids Have Stress Too, safeTALK an asset.

• Demonstrated knowledge of engaging with children, youth and families rooted in intersectionality, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility, and inclusivity.

• Demonstrated experience in developing successful collaborations both within a school board as well as with the wider community. Knowledge of community and social service agencies, their mandate, programs, and services.

• Demonstrated experience with transference of knowledge and building the capacity of other professional services.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and utilize professional discretion.

• Ability to adapt to changing situations in the workplace.

• Software application skills including experience with MS Office Applications – Word and Excel.

• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation (Itinerant assignments only).

• Knowledge of board approved crisis intervention programs, e.g. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS).

• First Aid and CPR Certificate would be an asset.

A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.

University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses.

** This position works 6.5 hours during the school year. The duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Child and Youth Worker.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the closing date . Cover letters may be addressed to the Principals listed above. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.