Child and Youth Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Midhurst, Ontario, Canada Simcoe County District School Board Full time
Job Title: Child and Youth Worker

Job Summary:

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Child and Youth Worker to join our team. As a key member of our mental health and well-being team, you will play a vital role in supporting the academic achievement and mental health and well-being of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver programs and learning opportunities to students that can benefit from social emotional skill building support and/or strategies to support mild mental health needs.
  • Promote and facilitate everyday mental health and well-being practices in the classroom.
  • 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 self-regulation.
  • Collaborate in the development and delivery of prevention and promotion initiatives that serve to strengthen student and school mental health and positive school climate.
  • Work with school staff to build capacity and support the advancement of mental health literacy and delivery of mental health and well-being prevention, and promotion strategies, education, programs, and services.
  • Provide system navigation and referral services to students and families.
  • Provide support and service rooted in cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.

Requirements:

  • 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 evidence-informed social emotional skill development strategies, every day mental health and well-being practices for students, self-regulation, and mental health literacy.
  • 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.
  • 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.

What We Offer:

The Simcoe County District School Board offers a competitive salary range of $27.17 - $31.80 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on October 17, 2024. Cover letters may be addressed to Dawn Franks, Mental Health Lead and Christina Pellarin, Assistant Manager Mental Health Services.

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.

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.

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.

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