ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
Integrated Service Delivery- Child and Youth Team
· EDUCATION SUPPORT TEACHER – 1.0 FTE (EST – R/G)
(Western Charlotte Team, St. Stephen Education Centre)
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Child and Youth ISD Team:
The C&Y ISD team provides integrated assessment and intervention services to children, youth and families with identified multiple needs as defined by the 5 core areas of development (health and wellness; emotional and behavioral functioning; family relationships; educational development and mental health). This service is based on an Integrated Service Delivery framework that includes the collaboration of the Departments of Health, Education, Social Development and Public Safety. C&Y teams are comprised of Addiction and Mental Health clinicians (social workers, clinical psychologists and nurses), school psychologists, school social workers, community support workers and Education Support Teachers - Guidance and Education Support Teachers – Resource.
EST-GUIDANCE or RESOURCE:
This position is responsible for the timely and effective provision of services to children, youth and families as defined by the Integrated Service Delivery Framework. The EST-G/R will provide intervention and assessment services to enhance the social-emotional and behavioral developments of children and youth as a member of an inter-disciplinary, inter-departmental team. The EST-G/R will be an integral part of collaborative problem-solving teams and contribute to the educational community within an inclusive and RTI service delivery model.
Applicants for expression of interest should possess a B or a D Contract with a Master’s Degree in either Counselling or Exceptional Learners and 5 years of teaching experience. Preference will be given to B Contract teachers with the necessary qualifications.
Reports to: Clinical Coordinator for Child and Youth Team
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensures that the child, youth and or family are involved in decision-making, planning and follow up which may include working in the community or home
· Participates as a member of one or more school Education Support Services Teams and as a member of the Child and Youth Team
· Participates in all Tiers of the Pyramid of Interventions with regards to programs and supports
· Provides crisis response support
· Participates in regular team meetings to discuss requests for additional supports (individual, school, family), address team issues and build a positive team environment
· Maintains a caseload
· Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with clients, families, colleagues, partners and the public
· Participates in the development of inter-department Common Plans
· Adheres to appropriate policies and procedures of the Regional Health Authority (RHA)
· Complies with RHA standards of practice including documentation standards
· Other related duties assigned by the Clinical Coordinator