Job Description

Youth Development Counselor - Temporary - Full Time

Northwest Elementary Campus

Located in Calgary, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) is the largest


public charter school in Alberta, serving over 4000 students in seven campuses


throughout the city. We offer educational programming through a Distinctive Teaching


and Learning Framework that has been developed within the Alberta context for


students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our mission is to provide a safe and caring


environment where the four pillars of our charter - academic excellence, character


development, leadership and parental involvement are valued and fostered.

Position Summary

A Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is required for a full-time temporary (1.0 FTE)


position at the Northwest Elementary Campus starting immediately.




The role of the FFCA YDC 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 YDC position will


be to work with students at risk in terms of their behavior, performance and readiness


to learn.

Responsibilities

1. Student Data Management


a. Establishes files for students at risk, as recommended by


administration, with regard to behavior, performance and learning


difficulties.


b. Maintaining anecdotal notes as a part of student files.


c. In consultation with administration, communicating regularly and as


needed with students, teachers, parents and other agencies concerned


with students at risk.


d. Making recommendations to teachers, parents and administration


regarding the needs of students in this category.


e. Establishing protocols, in consultation with administration, regarding


procedures for meeting the needs of students at risk.


f. Assessing resources and resource people to support work with


students at risk, and acting as liaison with resource people such as


direct by administration.











Student Program Support





g. 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.


h. Support students at risk in the areas of behavioral change, self-

concept improvement, and social skill development.


i. Ensuring feedback and follow-up of implemented student support plan


are relayed to team members.


j. Working with the school support team to integrate the Character


Education and/or Leadership programs distinctive of FFCA into work


with students at risk.





2. Professional Responsibilities


a. A key member within the school support team that may consist of:


school administration; learning support teacher; teaching staff; families.


b. Work in conjunction with other FFCA Counsellors to ensure program


coordination K-12, appropriate testing of students at risk and an


exchange of services and information where required.





3. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care Counseling; 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 current technology for performance of duties; Interested applicants are asked to e-mail their cover letter, resume and three


professional references to danait.habte@ffca-calgary.com.





While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview


process will be contacted.