DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Location: Corman Park, SKPosition: Casual Posting Closing Date: October 14, 2022
This position is for the school year of 2022-2023 and term ends on June 29, 2023.
The Education Casual provides educational and vocational support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Education Casual provides supervision, training, academic support, care, and role-modelling
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Location: Corman Park, SKPosition: Casual Posting Closing Date: October 14, 2022
This position is for the school year of 2022-2023 and term ends on June 29, 2023.
The Education Casual provides educational and vocational support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Education Casual provides supervision, training, academic support, care, and role-modelling to participants, guiding educational and vocational routines while implementing behavioural and life skill strategies. The Education Casual assists the participants in meeting their individual and educational/vocational goals.
Qualifications
Education and Professional Certification
Completion of a high school diploma.
An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.
Experience
Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioural, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
Experience as a job coach, educational assistant, or youth care worker is an asset.
Skills and Characteristics
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships.
Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Emotional competence and self awareness.
Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to set clear, attainable goals.
Ability to adapt to new situations.
Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
Basic computer proficiency.
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