On-Call Youth & Family Support Worker (School & Student Support B)

Vancouver School Board; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call shifts

Job summary

The Vancouver School Board is seeking a Youth & Family Support Worker on-call to provide targeted support across the district's schools, including low incidence, behaviour and alternative programs.

You will implement individualized and group programs under teachers' guidance, assist with IEP goals, maintain records, collaborate with families and community partners, and support students with varying needs during transitions and challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus 2 years of post-secondary education or a diploma in 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 of two years’ related work experience with students exhibiting challenging behaviours
• Strong knowledge and experience in implementing various learning and behavior management strategies
• Ability to establish positive relationships with individual students and school teams in order to build school capacity
• Must be willing to obtain CPI training and travel to various schools throughout the district

Responsibilities

• Implement individual, small group, and class-wide programming under the direction of and liaising with the classroom teacher
• Support the implementation of student’s IEP goals and assist in documentation of progress
• Collaborate with classroom teacher to teach and implement self-regulation and social skills programs
• Support students and collaborate with staff to support transitions to educational placements
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and district staff, where appropriate
• Supervise students and manage acting out behaviours as required
• Prepare instructional aid material and operate materials
• Maintain and evaluate records/data of observed student behaviour
• Collaborate on Behaviour Support Plans

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Documentation & reporting

Education

Grade 12 + 2 years post-secondary diploma

Diploma in Psychology / Social Work / Child & Youth Care

Tools

Computers & educational software

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community.

For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

THE OPPORTUNITY: YOUTH & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER ON-CALL (SCHOOL & STUDENT SUPPORT B)

We are seeking a highly skilled youth worker who has experience with a wide range of school-aged children/youth with various needs and challenges. This position supports programs throughout the District including:

• Low Incidence Programs
• Behaviour Support Programs
• Jr. & Sr. Alternative Programs

Employees in this role are often placed into full-time assignments (on a temporary basis) covering vacancies and staff absences/leaves. Once hired, you can remain on-call or apply to permanent positions via the VSB internal job board. Working months are from September to June each year.

In this position, you will:

• Implement individual, small group, and class-wide programming under the direction of and liaising with the classroom teacher
• Support the implementation of student’s IEP goals and assist in documentation of progress
• Collaborate with classroom teacher to teach and implement a variety of self-regulation, social skills and/or social communication programs
• Support students and collaborate with staff to support transitions to and from educational placements
• Collaborate with families, involve support agencies, social workers, medical/clinical practitioners and district staff, where appropriate
• Supervise students, as required, and support students during times when problematic behaviour is more likely to occur
• Prepare instructional aid material; set up and operate instructional aid materials
• Maintain and evaluate records/data of observed student behaviour
• Collaborate with team members regarding Behaviour Support Plans
• Manage verbal and/or physical “acting out” behaviour
• Perform other work within the job band as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 plus 2 years of years of full-time equivalent post‑secondary education and/or a diploma in any of the following areas: 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 of two (2) years’ related work experience with students exhibiting challenging behaviours
• Strong knowledge and experience in implementing various learning and behavior management strategies
• Ability to establish positive relationships with individual students and school teams in order to build school capacity
• Participation and facilitation in professional development opportunities relating to behavior management (e.g.: non‑violent crisis intervention, conflict resolution) would be an asset
• Must be willing to obtain CPI training
• Must be willing to travel to various schools throughout the district

Skills/Knowledge:

• Direct work experience with children or youth who demonstrate a higher need for support in the areas of social‑emotional learning, behaviour or mental health, particularly in an educational setting
• Sound knowledge of evidence informed practice for supporting students with a wide range of social emotional, behavioural or mental health needs
• Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Experience in implementing various behaviour support and/or self‑regulation programs and modifying intervention strategies for students with different needs
• Experience working with integrated children in multiple classrooms
• Ability to work effectively as a team, under the direction of the teacher, as well as ability to relate well with students and other interested parties such as families, foster parents, social workers, mental health teams and clinical practitioners
• Working knowledge of computers and special education programs an asset
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, who are at risk or have experienced complex trauma
• Training and/or experience supporting students who are emotionally fragile is an asset

COMPENSATION

The salary for youth & family worker on-call is$38.05/hour (maximum 7 hours/day) plus 20% in lieu of all benefits and stat holidays (or 14% if contributing to an existing municipal pension plan).

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email [e-mail].

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self‑identify as an Aboriginal person.