Facilitator - Bowmanville, Canada - JHS Durham

JHS Durham

Verified Company

Bowmanville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

John Howard Society of Durham Region

Facilitator:
Community Alternatives to School Suspension (CASS)
The
John Howard Society of Durham Region has an exciting opportunity for you.

This is an excellent opportunity who like to take the summer off We are searching for an individual who has experience working with high school aged youth, the not-for-profit sector, and a desire to make a positive impact in the community.

If this sounds like you, we at John Howard Society of Durham Region, have a place for you.

Division:
Community and Justice

Reports to:
Manager, Adult and Youth Services

Work Status:
Fixed Term

Salary:
As per JHS Durham Salary Grid

Duration:
Based on the secondary school calendar to June 30, 2023 and September 1 to December 31, 2023

Location:
Bowmanville and other community locations as required

Travel:
Yes, as required (mileage reimbursement)

Hours:

Monday to Friday 28 hours per week (averages 5.6 hours per day), during the school calendar of September to June.

The John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD) is a non-profit, social service agency dedicated to serving all individuals, families, youth and adults in programs in areas such as Community and Justice, Employment and Training and Housing/ Residential Services.

Role:

The CASS program is facilitated by the John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHS), in partnership with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

(KPR).

The primary role of the JHS CASS Facilitator is to provide non-academic support to suspended and/or expelled students from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

The support plan is driven by the youth in the program and involves working 1:1 and/or in groups providing information and counselling in such areas as life skills, decision-making, conflict resolution, communication, employment support, etc.

Non-academic supports also include facilitating and supervising community hours by developing volunteer opportunities with local non-profit organizations.

Tasks

Service User Support

Provide individual counselling and support to address issues and underlying causes that students face related to school suspension/expulsion
Attend intake and reentry meetings with school personnel as required.
Meet established deadlines in respect of required reporting to KPR and JHS
Manage program and agency change in a positive manner.
Work effectively with a diverse population of children and youth.

Case Management/Documentation

Plan and prepare life skill workshops and materials to compliment program delivery.
Must possess a judgmentfree attitude and be prepared to meet regularly with parent(s)/guardians to assess overall student participation and performance in the CASS program.
Create and maintain case notes, progress reports and client files with a clear rationale for methods and interventions used, and statistical documentation in accordance with program requirements
Maintain a list of community placements and contacts for the nonacademic component of the program.
Prepare statistical and narrative reports for the John Howard Society and School Board
Utilize agency technology for recordkeeping; create, process, and maintain a variety of documents and administrative records.
Monitor and maintain financial tracking where required.
Meet all required deadlines.

Community Liaison

Contribute to program strategy by maintaining awareness of the Safe Schools Act (2000), the Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct and the Policies and Procedures developed by the school board.
Liaise and work collaboratively and cocooperatively with the Safe Schools teacher, other School Board staff, students, and caregivers to ensure seamless CASS program delivery within the Municipality of Clarington
Attend scheduled Partnership meetings.
Maintain good rapport and establish new external partners in the community that provide volunteer opportunities for students.
Research and contact potential community partnerships.
Support other agency programs where needed and as required.
Represent the agency in the community when required.

Other

Access to a reliable vehicle (with minimum coverage of $2 Million liability)
Possesses a valid G driver's license.
Able to drive students and participate in various volunteer opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager
/Supervisor

Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement is provided

Requirements:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in a related field of study
A minimum of (2) years of experience working with youth
Strong understanding of the community and the needs of youth
Knowledge of theory, principles and practices relating to atrisk youth
Excellent problemsolving ability
Able to confidently communicate with youth, school personnel and caregivers.
A welldefined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and peopl