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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Child and Youth Worker - Itinerant TEMPORARY Orillia area
Posted on October 11, 2024 by Employer details Simcoe County District School Board
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CHILD AND<p>YOUTH WORKER <p>The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic achievement and mental health and well-being of all students. Reporting to the Mental Health Lead and the Assistant Manager of Mental Health Services, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate(s) will: Deliver programs and learning opportunities, in the classroom, small group, and/or individual environment, to students that can benefit from social emotional skill building support and/or strategies to support mild mental health needs (i.e., anxiety, stress management).<p> Promote and facilitate everyday mental health and well-being practices in the classroom.<p> Engage students in mental health literacy learning opportunities.<p> Guide student led mental health awareness and stigma-reduction activities.<p> Provide psychoeducation to families on well-being strategies that support student mental health and self-regulation.<p> Collaborate in the development and delivery of prevention and promotion initiatives that serve to strengthen student and school mental health and positive school climate, including but not limited to bullying prevention, substance use prevention.<p> Work with school staff to build capacity and support the advancement of mental health literacy and delivery of mental health and well-being prevention, and promotion strategies, education, programs, and services inclusive and reflective of student mental health need, while drawing upon the best evidence and research available.<p> Provide system navigation and referral services to students and families.<p> Provide support and service rooted in cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice. Itinerant positions:<p>Itinerant CYWs will provide support for two elementary schools with regularly scheduled times at each of their respective schools. The nature of this position could also require the successful candidate to service large geographical areas; mileage reimbursement in accordance with board procedures. <p> F.T.E. <p> Position Details <p> ASSIGNMENT <p> 1.0 FTE<p> 6.5 HOURS DAILY <p> Itinerant - the successful candidate will be expected to drive to assigned locations within Simcoe County. <p> TEMPORARY Orchard Park and Regent Park - Orillia Salary Range: $27.17 - $31.80 per hour<p>Start Date: As soon as possible<p>Qualifications: 3-year college diploma: Child and Youth Worker, or equivalent 3-year college diploma/university degree with a focus on child and youth studies.<p> Knowledge of evidence-informed social emotional skill development strategies, every day mental health and well-being practices for students, self-regulation, and mental health literacy. <p> Professional learning in self-regulation, Kids Have Stress Too, safeTALK an asset. <p> Demonstrated knowledge of engaging with children, youth and families rooted in intersectionality, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility, and inclusivity.<p> Demonstrated experience in developing successful collaborations both within a school board as well as with the wider community. Knowledge of community and social service agencies, their mandate, programs, and services.<p> Demonstrated experience with transference of knowledge and building the capacity of other professional services.<p> Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.<p> Excellent organizational skills.<p> Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.<p> Ability to work independently and utilize prof- LocationMidhurst, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2799129
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