High School Campus

Temporary Youth Development Counselor

There is a temporary need for a Youth Development Counselorat the High School Campus for the 2015/2016 school year.

The role of the FFCA Youth Development Counselor is varied, ranging from general support for the work of all students and staff members to particular contributions in the areas of program development and campus activities. As well, the main focus of the Counselor position will be to work with students at risk in terms of their behavior, performance and readiness to learn.

Responsibilities will include:

  1. Student Data Management
  2. Establishes files for students at risk, as recommended by administration, with regard to behavior, performance and learning difficulties.
  3. Maintaining anecdotal notes as a part of student files.
  4. In consultation with administration, communicating regularly and as needed with students, teachers, parents and other agencies concerned with students at risk.
  5. Making recommendations to teachers, parents and administration regarding the needs of students in this category.
  6. Establishing protocols, in consultation with administration, regarding procedures for meeting the needs of students at risk.
  7. Assessing resources and resource people to support work with students at risk, and acting as liaison with resource people such as direct by administration.
  1. Student Program Support
  2. Working within the school support team to develop and implement strategies to support students at risk in the areas of behavioral change, self-concept improvement, and social skill development.
  3. Support students at risk in the areas of behavioral change, self-concept improvement, and social skill development.
  4. Ensuring feedback and follow-up of implemented student support plan are relayed to team members.
  5. Working with the school support team to integrate the Character Education and/or Leadership programs distinctive of FFCA into work with students at risk.
  1. Professional Responsibilities
  2. A key member of the FFCA Student Services team which consists of: Coordinator of School Improvement; High School, Middle School, Elementary, and Family Counselors.
  3. A key member within the school support team that may consist of: School Administration; Learning Support Teacher; teaching staff; families.
  1. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma required;
  • Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care Counseling preferred;
  • Work experience within a school environment preferred;
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff;
  • Ability to see the potential of each student and believe that positive change is possible;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Proficiency with currently technology for performance of duties;

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.