Job Order Detail

Description

Competition #1539

Dates: May 20, 2014-June 25, 2014

Irwin School is seeking a full time temporary Youth Worker starting May 20, 2014. Irwin is a grade 6-8 middle school with approximately 275 students and 17.0 teachers.

Duties:
Youth Workers will:
- Be part of a student services team;
- Assist parents and school with positive communications and relationships;
- Serve as an advocate and link for parents in agency and school involvement;
- Seek out parenting/family supports within the community and assist families to access the services;
- Assist interagency and school teams with in-school counselling supports and socio-emotional programming; and
- Contribute as a team member to the overall success of academic and social-emotional needs of students in the school.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division.

Desired Qualifications:
- Certification/Diploma as either a Social Worker, Youth Worker or Youth Counsellor
- Experience with children in a school setting is preferred
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to be a team player working with students, family, in-school staff, counsellors and administration.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.