Performance Plus Child and Youth Worker (Temp) - Jobs in Sutton West, ON

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Work Location: Black River PS (5279 Black River Rd, Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0) Salary: $27.91 - $29.23Application Deadline: October 28, 2022Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This temporary position is effective immediately and ending on or about June 30, 2023.This position is responsible for working as a member of an integrated Performance Plus team to support students impacted by poverty and with a range of behaviour concerns. Supporting instruction at more than one school; assisting school staff with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (I.E.P) and program responses to support students in classroom settings; and working with community agencies to support students and their families under the direction of the Principal and in compliance with Board policies and procedures.Major Responsibilities:

• To provide direct support such as behaviour management and/or counselling to enable students to function in a school setting, either individually or within small groups.
• To model for and coach staff to build capacity. To work with community agencies and school staff in a variety of areas (e.g. Restorative Approaches, de-escalation strategies, Solution Circles, Mediation Techniques, Threat Assessment, etc).
• To assist school staff in the assessment and management of students through case conferences and data collection, writing daily anecdotal reports and records.
• To support students and families by identifying and working with the school team to mitigate barriers that may impact student learning.
• To serve as a support person for the classroom teacher by assisting in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of student support strategies and programs (including I.E.P, Safety Plan etc.) to ensure a safe and caring learning environment.
• To work with students’ emotional and behavioural needs including aggressive and violent behaviour. This would include utilizing Board approved Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• To liaise and engage community agencies to support students and their families.
• To supervise and assist individuals or groups of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips/excursions, bus and/or taxi arrivals and departures and other situations as required.
• To attend professional development/training sessions as required.
• To work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students.
• To attend meetings as requested.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Line of Responsibility:Responsible to the Principal or designate.Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with a recognized three-year degree/diploma in Child and Youth Worker or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum one year related experience is required.
• Experience with a range of social-emotional, mental health and/or behavioral concerns are required.
• Training in de-escalation strategies (including CPI certification, where required) is required for this position.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively are required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion StatementThe York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan.We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.Accessibility and Accommodation StatementWe also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Recruitment and Retention Team in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careers@yrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).Important Information for CUPE 1734 MembersAs per the Collective Agreement (A.11.7 and A.11.8), those twelve month employees filling vacancies as a result of a job posting are to remain twelve months at their positions. Ten month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year.All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in their application. Each application submitted for a job posting will be reviewed, although consideration may be impacted by Articles A.11.7 and A.11.8. Please note that only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.The personnel file of all applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.Quick Apply

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