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ALLIED SPECIALIST’S ASSOCIATIONDistrict Lead Youth and Family SupportHuman Resource ServicesFull Time Continuing Exempt PositionThe Greater Victoria School District is currently seeking to fill the position of District Youth and Family Outreach Worker.The Greater Victoria School District resides on the traditional territory of the Lkwungen people. We acknowledge the Songhees and the Esquimalt First Nations on whose traditional territory we live and work. Hyšxq - Thank you. The District provides an outstanding public education to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria area, encompassing six municipalities with over 3000 employees in approximately 50 sites. Each employee plays an important role to support, lead, and inspire our students’ learning and well-being in a safe, culturally responsive, inclusive community.Position OverviewThe District Lead Youth and Family Support as a member of the District Team, reporting directly to the District Principal of the Learning Support Team, works alongside school teams to identify and support the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in the Greater Victoria School District with the goal of improving their educational outcomes.As a member of the District Team, the District Lead will be expected to:collaborate and communicate effectively with multiple school-based teams, families, and community-based agencies, ensuring that information and resources are accessible to students presenting with complex emotional, behavioural, mental health and/or substance use needsliaise and support students with complex needs and their families across grade levels and schools in SD61partner and liaise with community agencies providing supplemental supports and services for students with complex needs and their familiesact as a member of the District Wrap Around Team to provide effective interventions and community referrals for priority learnersdeliver attachment-based parent groups for parents of students with complex behavior and emotional needsprovide leadership for the implementation of SD61’s Children and Youth in Care (CYIC) Standard of Practiceorient new YFCs to their role in the context of the public school systemin collaboration with District and School Based Teams support chronically absent students through a student and family-centered approach; with the school team, co-develop student re-entry plans; provide targeted early intervention working with elementary and middle school teamslead and assist the District Team with project planning and implementation that supports mental health, social emotional learning, transition planning, and professional developmentmaintain confidential records of communication and action as per School District 61 policies and regulationsQUALIFICATIONSEducation Requirements and ExperienceUniversity Undergraduate degree in the human services field (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Counselling Psychology)Minimum 5 years related work experience within the public school system at all levels (K-12) working with students and families with complex needs as a youth and family counsellor or equivalent experience.Experience working with alternative school-based, community-based programming options and school district based supports and systemsClear skills with culturally responsive conflict resolution practices, violent threat risk assessment, suicide assessment and problem solvingStrong understanding and practice of trauma and mental health, and the impact on youth and familiesExtensive understanding and a working knowledge of provincial and community resources and the inner workings of MCFD and other community partners (e.g. Child and Youth Mental Health, Discovery Youth and Family Services, Island Health, Neighbourhood Houses, etc.)Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with community partners and school teamsExperience navigating mental health services and resources, including facilitating referrals and related support alongside colleagues and familiesProcessThe position will close on November 22, 2022Shortlisting will take place November 23, 2022Interviews will take place November 28, 2022ContactIf you have questions about this position, please contact Ms. P. Halverson, District Principal at phalverson@sd61.bc.ca.ApplicationApply through “Make a Future” orPlease submit cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and email addresses for three references to:Human Resource Services, Greater Victoria School District #61556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1E8or by email to: hrs@sd61.bc.caClosing Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 4 pmThe School District thanks all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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