Term Adolescent Care Worker

2 months ago

Kingston, Canada Limestone District School Board Full time

Adolescent Care Worker
Educational Services

17.50 Hours/Week (10 Months/Year)

Virtual School/Katarokwi Learning Centre

Effective: September, 2024 - June 30, 2026 (With the possibility of extension without competition)

$68,115 - $76,515 (When working 1.0 F.T.E)

The Limestone District School Board’s strategic vision centres on student and staff Wellness, Innovation and Collaboration. Situated in historic Kingston, on the shores of scenic Lake Ontario, the Limestone District School Board serves more than 19,000 students in 55 schools and 5 alternative education centres, covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Position Overview

An adolescent care worker is responsible for supporting students at the secondary level with social, emotional and behavioural issues that interfere with their success in the regular school program.

Summary of

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide support to students in dealing with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
- Provide direct student support to individuals, small groups, and classrooms in areas such as social emotional learning, social skills, conflict resolution, bullying, early intervention with attendance concerns, anger management, and well-being.
- Participate in case conferences with school personnel and community agencies to bring about positive outcomes for at risk students.
- Maintain a high standard of professional development through adequate knowledge of school board programs and community resources
- Facilitate referrals to alternative school settings and community resources.
- Act as a liaison between school, community agencies and families.
- Encourage students in maintaining school and classroom attendance.
- Provide strategies and classroom resources to effect appropriate behavioural change.
- Consult with schools on the assessment of high-risk students and suicide risk assessment.
- Participate in professional development opportunities as well as provide professional development to Board employees and community agencies.
- Provide support to school personnel and parents in the aftermath of a crisis and/or a traumatic event.
- To perform related professional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience
- Community College Diploma/Degree or University Degree in a social science discipline such as Child and Youth Worker, Behavioural Science Technology, Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent combination of University Degree and related work experience.
- Hold a valid Ontario Drivers’ Licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply

Cover letter (addressed to Jenna Gilbert, Human Resources Consultant - Support Staff)

Resume

Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.

Accommodations will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodations at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.

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