School-Based Child & Youth Worker: SEL & Mental Health

Bluewater district; Chesley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater District School Board invites applications for a Permanent Full-Time Child and Youth Worker at its Chesley Education Centre. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to support social-emotional learning and mental health for staff and students across the district.

Responsibilities include designing student behaviour tracking, implementing strategies for students with social-emotional and/or behavioural needs, and collaborating with teachers to develop mental health literacy lesson

Qualifications

• Three-year college diploma in child and youth worker or child and youth care, or an equivalent three-year college diploma/university degree with a focus on child and youth studies.
• At least one year of relevant experience working with youth is preferred.
• Behaviour Management System training certification or a willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and students in schools by providing information and learning opportunities such as building knowledge about mental health, promoting mentally healthy habits, social emotional learning, and the creation of a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Design and support student behaviour tracking documentation
• Implementation of strategies to support students with social-emotional and/or behavioural needs with attention on communication, personal management, and social skill acquisition in order to meet classroom expectations and remove barriers to education
• Organize and implement student group learning opportunities related to social emotional learning
• Provided feedback to team regarding student strengths and needs
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators on developing mental health literacy lesson plans
• Contribute to the development of Positive Behaviour Safety Plans and Strategies for a Successful Day when applicable
• contribute to developing and implementing preventative programs to foster healthy school environments in collaboration with other professionals, families, and the community
• provide classroom-based education and initiatives to promote the development of student emotional and social well-being in order to reduce learning barriers and support BWDSB students with safe and optimal learning opportunities
• Maintain confidential files and records
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management training

Education

Child and Youth Worker diploma

Related two or three-year degree with focus on child and youth studies

Job description

Bluewater District School Board invites applications for a Permanent Full-Time Child and Youth Worker at its Chesley Education Centre. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to support social-emotional learning and mental health for staff and students across the district.

Responsibilities include designing student behaviour tracking, implementing strategies for students with social-emotional and/or behavioural needs, and collaborating with teachers to develop mental health literacy lesson