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Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health

2 months ago


Newmarket, Canada York Region District School Board Full time
Interested applicants are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This temporary position is effective September 3, 2024 and ending on or about June 27, 2025.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, the Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health will support the work of Student Mental Health and Addictions to provide service to YRDSB Board and schools, staff and the YRDSB community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

To maintain an active knowledge of the Mental Health and Well-Being needs of students in the Board (including the mental health needs and considerations related to students’ intersecting social identities) and work collaboratively with, and under the direction of the Mental Health Lead to plan and implement services to meet these needs in accordance with the Board’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy.

To plan, implement and provide services to the Board and schools to support the mental health and well-being of students and families.

To provide consultation to existing Social Work and Psychology staff members regarding the implementation of Board wide mental health and addiction initiatives.

To work collaboratively with other professionals who are involved in the provision of special education or general educational services to students within the Board (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Student Success Teachers, Inclusive Schools and Indigenous Education etc.)

To work collaboratively with other Student Services and other YRDSB departments to support system policy, initiatives and priorities (e.g. Student Mental Health and Addiction Strategy, Suicide Intervention, Student Voice and Leadership initiatives, and the Director’s Action Plan (DAP).

To contribute to the development and review of Board policies and procedures specific Mental Health and Addiction Services as assigned by the Superintendent of Student Services, the Principals of Student Services and the Mental Health Lead, as well as support the interpretation of these policies/procedures to Social Work and Attendance Services, and Psychology staff members.

To assist with the development, coordination and delivery of various professional learning activities for teachers, support staff, parents and other Board personnel including Social Work and Attendance Services and Psychology staff.

To liaise and collaborate with all Board stakeholders and outside agencies/community services to coordinate the implementation of the student mental health and well-being strategy.

To oversee, in alignment with Policy #663, implementation of partnership agreements and protocols related to mental health and well-being for schools in conjunction with the Mental Health Lead the Chiefs of Social Work and Psychology

To manage and track incoming partnership agreement requests, and ensure all agreements and protocols are up to date.

To contribute to the development of resources for schools and families including communications such as newsletters, resource inserts, tip sheets and activities.

To carry out other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Student Services, the Principals of Student Services, and the Mental Health Lead.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s degree in Social Work, or Psychology is required or equivalent, as approved by the Board.

Registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Psychologists of Ontario are required.

A minimum of three years of experience in social work or psychology is required.

Possession of specialized knowledge of children’s mental health, anti-oppressive practice, evidence based and informed practices in school based mental health service delivery and knowledge of the Education Act are required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

LA.7.4 Those transferred to positions not covered by this Agreement, will retain their seniority accumulated in the bargaining unit for a period of twelve (12) months, or up to twenty-four (24) months by mutual agreement of the parties, and if transferred back into the bargaining unit within the agreed upon period, they shall be credited with all previously accumulated seniority within CUPE 1734, provided that no bargaining unit employee who has completed his/her probationary period shall be displaced as a result of such transfer. Parties may jointly agree to extend past the 24 months upon mutual agreement between the Board, the Union and the Employee.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and EPIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the EPIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.