School Wellness Specialist

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
January 8, 2025

This is to fill (4), 4-year TERM positions.
We are hiring several School Wellness Specialists.
We welcome applicants residing in Whitehorse, Dawson, and Carmacks to apply and provide services/supports to Yukon Authority Schools.

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government! Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners.
We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling.
We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

Who we are looking for:

Reporting to the Manager of Wellbeing, The School Wellness Specialist provides a wide variety of direct support and consultation to students, families, and school staff.
The position works collaboratively with students, families, community service providers, and educators to identify student concerns and to provide supportive services which contribute to the success of students in the education system.
They assist students, families, and schools in managing or resolving personal, emotional, mental, social and behavioural matters that may affect student's overall health, well-being, and their ability to learn effectively.
The position plays an important role in developing educator capacity in schools through consultation, direct services, training, and resources.
The School Wellness Specialist brings expertise in many areas including mental health and wellness, family functioning, safety planning, threat/risk assessment, community outreach, critical incidents, and crisis response.
The role is broad and varies depending on the needs of individual schools.

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications.
Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below.
Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
Experience providing Social Work services including assessments, consultation, case management, psycho-social counselling, crisis intervention and referrals
Experience working with children/youth experiencing social/emotional difficulties
Training in Critical Incident Stress Response/Debriefing and/or Violent Threat Risk Assessment is an asset
Experience working in rural settings is an asset
Fluency in French is an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide a developmentally responsive, trauma informed approach to service
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to respond to crisis, strong stress management skills, and tact
Cross-cultural awareness and ability to remain objective
Interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

Conditions of Employment:

Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid class 5 driver's license

Job Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel within Yukon
Eligible to be Registered as a Social Worker in a Canadian College of Social Workers

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Liza Manolis, Manager Wellbeing at ***

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact:
KP Kaur, Human Resources at ***

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