Youth Development Counsellor
3 days ago
**Youth Development Counselor - Temporary - Full Time**
**Northwest Elementary Campus**
Located in Calgary, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) is the largest
public charter school in Alberta, serving over 4000 students in seven campuses
throughout the city. We offer educational programming through a Distinctive Teaching
and Learning Framework that has been developed within the Alberta context for
students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our mission is to provide a safe and caring
environment where the four pillars of our charter - academic excellence, character
development, leadership and parental involvement are valued and fostered.
**Position Summary**
A Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is required for a full-time temporary (1.0 FTE)
position at the Northwest Elementary Campus starting immediately.
The role of the FFCA YDC is varied, ranging from general support for the work of all
students and staff members to particular contributions in the areas of program
development and campus activities. As well, the main focus of the YDC position will
be to work with students at risk in terms of their behavior, performance and readiness
to learn.
**Responsibilities**
1. Student Data Management
a. Establishes files for students at risk, as recommended by
administration, with regard to behavior, performance and learning
difficulties.
b. Maintaining anecdotal notes as a part of student files.
c. In consultation with administration, communicating regularly and as
needed with students, teachers, parents and other agencies concerned
with students at risk.
d. Making recommendations to teachers, parents and administration
regarding the needs of students in this category.
e. Establishing protocols, in consultation with administration, regarding
procedures for meeting the needs of students at risk.
f. Assessing resources and resource people to support work with
students at risk, and acting as liaison with resource people such as
direct by administration.
Student Program Support
g. Working within the school support team to develop and implement
strategies to support students at risk in the areas of behavioral change,
self-concept improvement, and social skill development.
h. Support students at risk in the areas of behavioral change, self
- concept improvement, and social skill development.
i. Ensuring feedback and follow-up of implemented student support plan
are relayed to team members.
j. Working with the school support team to integrate the Character
Education and/or Leadership programs distinctive of FFCA into work
with students at risk.
2. Professional Responsibilities
a. A key member within the school support team that may consist of:
school administration; learning support teacher; teaching staff; families.
b. Work in conjunction with other FFCA Counsellors to ensure program
coordination K-12, appropriate testing of students at risk and an
exchange of services and information where required.
3. Other related duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
- Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care Counseling;
- Work experience within a school environment preferred;
- The ability to work independently and take initiative;
- Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff;
- Ability to see the potential of each student and believe that positive change is
- possible;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Proficiency with current technology for performance of duties;
While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview
process will be contacted.
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