Snap Classroom Behaviourst - Kingston, Canada - Youth Diversion
1 week ago
Description
SNAP CLASSROOM - BEHAVIOURIST
ABOUT THE AGENCY
Youth Diversion is a charitable organization which has offered service to youth in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area since 1974.
The goals of the organization are to help youth overcome challenges by providing individualized services to divert youth from risk; offering both intervention and prevention services; and, working collaboratively and in partnership with youth, their families and our community.
(CONTRACT POSITION UNTIL JUNE WITH POSSIBILITY FOR EXTENTION)
The SNAP Classroom Behaviourist works in direct collaboration with the Classroom Coordinator within our School Based programming team.
Our School and Non-Academic Program (SNAP) has been developed jointly with the Safe Schools partners committee, which includes representatives from police, education and child welfare.
The SNAP program provides an alternative venue for students between 12-18 to attend a school program while suspended or expelled under Board Policy and/or the Safe Schools Protocol.
Referrals to the program are received directly from school principals following their decision to pursue this disciplinary action against a youth within their school.
Our SNAP program serves the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington regions schools both in the public and Catholic school boards.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The objective of the program is to provide students under suspension or expulsion with an opportunity to continue their education and develop appropriate social skills.
The program is supervised by the Classroom Coordinator and Classroom Behaviourist along with an assigned teacher from the referring school boards.
Additional support is provided to our students through Program Volunteers who are trained and supported by the SNAP team workers.
While participating in the program the student will remain in a positive environment avoiding negative influences which may affect his/her behaviour.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:
- Diploma or Degree in the Social Sciences and two years of related experience working with youth developing and implementing behavioural intervention strategies.
Internationally trained professionals and/or applicants with equivalent international experience are welcomed to apply:
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs, identities and cultural backgrounds of atrisk youth in underserved communities;
- Skills and experience in establishing trusting relationships with youth;
- Sound knowledge of community resources and services for children, youth and families;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively with a range of community groups and service providers across sectors;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, Child & Family Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Knowledge and training in suicide assessment and interventions;
- Experience in accessing services for clients to agencies and services that provide support in the areas of mental health, education, housing, recreation, child services and other services;
- Skills and cultural competency in working with a diverse range of cultures particularly with First Nations, Métis and Inuit;
- Knowledge of traumainformed therapeutic approaches;
- Experience engaging in clientcentred work with vulnerable children/youth, specifically those with mental health concerns, addictions, and developmental disabilities in related role supporting children, youth and families;
- Community development experience considered an asset;
Bilingual in English/French is an asset;:
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends as needed.
- Up to date immunization status according to national standards, including Hep B and a twostep TB protocol completed once;
- Current First Aid / CPR-C certificate;
- Current certification in Nonviolent Crisis intervention or equivalent certification in Management and Defusing of violent behaviours;
- A current Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check will be required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work onetoone with students who have been suspended and expelled from school, providing nonacademic and academic support;
- Assess the needs of the client using standard screening and assessment tools;
- Develop an action/intervention plan that is evidence informed and reflects the needs of the client and best practice;
- Ensure client documentation is complete including files, case notes and reports;
- Supervise youth during program;
- Manage classroom behaviours;
- Be able to research, develop and deliver nonacademic activities for students with a wide range of abilities;
- Possess excellent leadership skills and be able to effectively facilitate a classroom environment;
- Have proven conflict resolution skills
