Job Order Detail

Description

Duties (includes but not limited to):
Identify students who are at risk (deficiencies in certain areas)
Serve as a liaison with parents/family and the schools and interagencies
To navigate the intervention system and coordinate the communication between interagencies and the school
Work with teachers and administration to address truancy, homelessness, abuse & neglect, domestic violence, incarceration, gang activity, substance abuse, mental health & anxiety, teen pregnancy and sexual harassment and assault.
Work in partnership with community local resources and programs to support students and families;
Provide life skills training and include a focus on behaviour management.
Make appropriate onward referrals to partner agencies and identify barriers.
Engage & build positive and quality relationships on a one to one basis and or as a group
Requirements:
Post-secondary education in a human services field or the equivalent or combination of both.
Good understanding and experience working with children and youth with physical and sensory abilities, cognitive development and emotional stability.
Knowledge of First Nations and Metis cultures, traditions and family systems
Understanding of, and experience working with, children and youth, and those transitioning into adult hood.
Experience supporting youth who are dealing with conflict, violence, abuse, suicide, crisis, addictions, mental health, couch surfing, homelessness, pregnancy, truancy.
Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Experience working in schools is an asset
Competency with computer applications
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Professionalism in the areas of punctuality, documentation, organization and phone/email responsiveness
Participates and contributes to regular staff meetings.
MUST have Drivers license
Ability to provide satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.