Job Details
EXTERNAL POSITION
Posting #: S-2023-090 PERMANENT
Position: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT WORKER
Location: Forest Grove Elementary, Mile 108 Elementary, Horse Lake Elementary
10 mos., 27.50 hours/week.
Duration: Effective September 5, 2023. Schedule is Monday – Friday. This position will work one (1) day per week at Forest Grove Elementary, and two (2) days per a week at both Mile 108 Elementary and Horse Lake Elementary.
Rate of Pay: Level 1: 29.68
Level 2: 32.95
Threshold Qualifications:
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A diploma in post-secondary Social Service Worker program
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Certified Lifeskills Coach
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Experience working with troubled youth
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Crisis intervention skills
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to travel within the local community
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Ability to work closely with teachers and administration
Desirable Qualifications:
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Knowledge and awareness of addiction issues
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Demonstrated successful experience working with at-risk youth
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Knowledge and awareness of helping community services
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Experience liaising with Social Services, Mental Health, Probation and Public Health
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Conflict resolution and mediation skills
Duties Include, but are not limited to:
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Work in the alternate classroom, in regular classrooms, at lunch or before/ after school based on student needs in collaboration with the teacher and under the direction of the Principal or Director of Instruction
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Interact with students in a non-judgemental, intentional, goal oriented way
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Connect students to appropriate supports in the school and in the community whenever necessary
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Help students network to build support in their community
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Network and collaborate with community partners to share resources and community events
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Act as a liaison between students, families, community and school
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Provide educational resources around mental health, sexual health and drug prevention
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Collaborate with teachers to build and support the behaviour plan and goals for the student (Student's personal profile)
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Support and model appropriate school behaviours as defined by the school's Code of Conduct and/ or matrix
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Support the students with all their learning needs in the classroom (educational, social, emotional)
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Other duties as assigned
Fringe benefits are as provided in the current Union Agreement. Union membership is a condition of employment.
New applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive resume, including 3 work-related references, via email to iuoepost@sd27.bc.ca.
Alternatively, submissions may also be dropped off or mailed to the following address:
School District 27 Administration Office
350 2nd Avenue North
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9
School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.