Child and Youth Worker - Social Skills

CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

Social Skills

The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic achievement and mental health and well-being of all students. Child and Youth Workers in Social Skills classrooms, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, will :

• implement universal and targeted strategies and initiatives within the classroom that promote student well-being as it relates to learning;
• provide support to specifically meet the needs of the students as related to social-emotional skill development;
• promote and facilitate everyday mental health and well-being practices in the classroom;
• work in collaboration with the classroom team to support co-regulation of students rooted in trauma informed and responsive education practices to settle students for learning, foster relational safety, and increase a students’ sense of belonging;
• engage students in mental health literacy learning opportunities;
• guide student led mental health awareness and stigma-reduction activities;
• provide psychoeducation to families on well-being strategies that support student mental health and co-regulation;
• provide system navigation and referral services to students and families;
• provide support and service rooted in cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.

1.0 FTE Permanent

6.5 HOURS DAILY

Social Skills Class - West Bayfield Elementary School

Perry Iacobellis, School Principal

Salary Range : $28.17 - $32.80 per hour

Start Date : As soon as possible

Qualifications :

A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.

University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12 : 00 p.m. on the closing date . Cover letters may be addressed to the Principals listed above. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.