Youth Engagement Specialist

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time
About the Opportunity

The School District #39 (Vancouver) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to fill the role of Youth Engagement Specialist - Substance Use Prevention. This position is part of the SACY (Supporting and Connecting Youth) Substance Use Prevention Program, a joint initiative of the Vancouver Board of Education and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and enhance current school-based activities related to substance use prevention and intervention.
  • Identify emerging issues and service gaps with respect to substance use prevention in school communities.
  • Plan and provide a range of student engagement activities, including classroom activities, drug education, student support actions, and brief intervention techniques to assist students at risk of displaying substance use-related problems.
  • Apply progressive and age-appropriate approaches to substance use prevention and health promotion in school-aged youth.
  • Foster leadership potential within youth.
  • Engage youth to establish school-based youth action teams to implement school-based prevention activities in consultation with school staff and program stakeholders.
  • Support and encourage youth to voice their perspectives regarding substance use issues through activities such as parent and student workshops.
  • Work collaboratively with youth, parents, Prevention Specialists, school staff, police, and various youth service providers.
  • Facilitate dialogue with and provide education to youth, teachers, parents, and the wider community on youth substance use-related issues.
  • Expedite and encourage partnerships with community agencies and community groups.
  • Assist students who require developmental, behavioral, and/or multicultural support.
  • Prepare and maintain various charts, records, and reports.
  • Provide School & Student Support to the district.

Requirements:

  • Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of full-time equivalent post-secondary education and/or a diploma in areas such as 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 2 years of experience conducting substance use education and prevention.
  • Experience in an educational setting is an asset.
  • Sound knowledge of developmental psychology and the ability to assess the behavior and needs of school students with substance use and/or behavioral issues.
  • Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations relating to students, especially regarding substance use, and to advise and support students both individually and in groups.
  • Must possess the ability to provide appropriate information on addictions as a resource person to teachers and other school-based staff and to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with minimal direct supervision.
  • Knowledge and experience in delivering information on substance use prevention/intervention activities and strategies are required.
  • Ability to develop and implement strength-based client-centered prevention programs.
  • Must be willing to travel throughout the district.
  • May be required to work irregular hours.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $38.05/hour (7 hours/day, 5 days/week) plus a comprehensive benefits package, including the Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Gratuity Days.

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