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Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health (Temp)
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September 04, 2024
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York Region District School Board
Job details
Interested applicants are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This temporary position is effective September 3, 2024 and ending on or about June 27, 2025.In compliance with Board policies and procedures, the Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health will support the work of Student Mental Health and Addictions to provide service to YRDSB Board and schools, staff and the YRDSB community.<p>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To maintain an active knowledge of the Mental Health and Well-Being needs of students in the Board (including the mental health needs and considerations related to students intersecting social identities) and work collaboratively with, and under the direction of the Mental Health Lead to plan and implement services to meet these needs in accordance with the Boards Mental Health and Addiction Strategy.<p> To plan, implement and provide services to the Board and schools to support the mental health and well-being of students and families.<p> To provide consultation to existing Social Work and Psychology staff members regarding the implementation of Board wide mental health and addiction initiatives.<p> To work collaboratively with other professionals who are involved in the provision of special education or general educational services to students within the Board (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Student Success Teachers, Inclusive Schools and Indigenous Education etc.)<p> To work collaboratively with other Student Services and other YRDSB departments to support system policy, initiatives and priorities (e.g. Student Mental Health and Addiction Strategy, Suicide Intervention, Student Voice and Leadership initiatives, and the Directors Action Plan (DAP).<p> To contribute to the development and review of Board policies and procedures specific Mental Health and Addiction Services as assigned by the Superintendent of Student Services, the Principals of Student Services and the Mental Health Lead, as well as support the interpretation of these policies/procedures to Social Work and Attendance Services, and Psychology staff members.<p> To assist with the development, coordination and delivery of various professional learning activities for teachers, support staff, parents and other Board personnel including Social Work and Attendance Services and Psychology staff.<p> To liaise and collaborate with all Board stakeholders and outside agencies/community services to coordinate the implementation of the student mental health and well-being strategy.<p> To oversee, in alignment with Policy #663, implementation of partnership agreements and protocols related to mental health and well-being for schools in conjunction with the Mental Health Lead the Chiefs of Social Work and Psychology<p> To manage and track incoming partnership agreement requests, and ensure all agreements and protocols are up to date.<p> To contribute to the development of resources for schools and families including communications such as newsletters, resource inserts, tip sheets and activities.<p> To carry out other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Student Services, the Principals of Student Services, and the Mental Health Lead.<p>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters degree in Social Work, or Psychology is required or equivalent, as approved by the Board.<p> Registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Psychologists of Ontario are required.<p> A minimum of three years of experience in social work or psychology is required.<p> Possession of specialized knowledge of childrens mental health, anti-oppressive practice, evidence based and informed practices in school based mental health service delivery and knowledge of the Education Act are required.Equity, Diversity and
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LocationNewmarket, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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Advertised until
2024-11-03
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