Youth Support Worker

Description: Youth Support Worker
Competition: 23-SS-YSW-04
Location: Niverville Elementary School
Hours: 6.0 hours per day / only days student(s) attend school
Term of Employment: January 2024 to June 27, 2024
Employment Type: Term Position
Salary: As per salary structure established for this role
Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• To support students in classrooms and flexible programs at the Niverville Elementary School
• To implement and supervise the educational programming of student(s)
• To provide guidance, mentorship, and support in school
• To work cooperatively under the supervision of the program teaching staff
• To assist, if needed, driving students to and from school with personal vehicle

Qualifications:

• Child and Youth Care Diploma; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Minimum two years’ experience working with adolescents who struggle with emotional, behavioural difficulties, or mental health challenges is preferred
• Relevant experience working with at-risk youth and youth in the care of child welfare agencies
• Strong understanding of programming in a school environment
• Competency in positive student behaviour management
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary collaborative team
• Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS) and/or Non-Violent Crisis

Intervention (NVCI) training would be an asset

• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with children/youth
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability, emotional and physical stamina to work with students with complex, emotional, and behavioural disorders
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information
• Vehicle required with valid driver’s license and vehicle registration

Must have a current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@hsd.ca

The Hanover School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: $27.77 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Niverville, MB R0A 1E0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Niverville, MB R0A 1E0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person