Marymound
Description
COMPETITION # ECA 26-051
POSITION TYPE INDEFINITE TERM, FULL-TIME (80 Hours Bi-Weekly) (Days)
The Education Crisis Advisor is responsible for resolving crisis situations involving a student’s education plan and supporting the student through the transition back into school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in the planning and implementation of educational strategies.
- Monitors progress by verifying students’ attendance, advocating for needed services, obtaining additional resources, intervening in crises and providing support to both the youth and their families.
- Record, collect, evaluate and report data on the status of students as required for periodic and year-end reporting.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the students’ home, school, systems and professionals.
- Collaborate in case planning with external collateral such as school support personnel, Social Workers, Clinicians, etc.
- Support the student through the transition back into school.
- Maintain a good understanding of the resources available to youth and their families, such as alternative and vocational programs within the City of Winnipeg.
- Maintains records by keeping contact notes; includes logging events and student progress.
- Transports students to appointments as required.
- Be a full and positive participant in a strong, cohesive and cooperative team that can rely on each other to accomplish common goals.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and staying up to date with available resources within the community.
- Represent Marymound both formally and informally in a professional manner and adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of Marymound and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.
- Complete incident reports for all student-related incidents recognized as being out of the ordinary incidents, such as suspensions, medical emergencies, police involvement, physical restraints, etc.
- Meet with Supervisor to set goals and evaluate progress and job performance.
- Process all of the above tasks in the context of contributing to positive team morale and relationships.
- Carry out any other relevant tasks from time to time as requested by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Youth Care or Educational Assistant Diploma/Certificate (other combinations of education and experience may be considered).
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk youth.
- Experience working in school/child welfare systems required.
- Knowledge of Crisis Intervention Theory and Skills. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
- Ability to actively contribute to and work effectively as part of a team yet work with little or no supervision as may be required.
- Knowledge and experience in the field of social services and mental health.
- An appreciation of current social and cultural issues related to children and youth in Manitoba.
- Working knowledge of resources available to youth, such as alternative, vocational and special education programs.
- Strong counselling skills and expertise in behaviour management.
- Effective time management and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Competency working with computers.
- Ability to relate to and work within a multi-disciplinary system.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record, clear Child Abuse Registry Checks and acceptable Prior Contact Checks.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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