Itinerant - Integrated Child and Youth Peer Support Worker - Continuing

Job Description

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences? The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees. The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen.

We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience. Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

The Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) supports the emotional, social, and behavioural development of children and youth in the K–12 education system. Working collaboratively with school staff, families, and community agencies, the CYCW provides direct support to students experiencing personal, social, or behavioral challenges. The goal is to foster safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments that promote student well-being and academic success.

• Grade 12 Graduation Dogwood or Completion Certificate, including 1-2 years of related experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and/or substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Lived understanding of mental illness and/or substance use, completion of/eligible for completion of a recognized youth peer support-training program Lived experience and/or understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusive practices (i.e. Indigeneity, anti-racism, LGBTQ2+) as it relates to the local population.
• Completion or near completion of the BC Campus Provincial Peer Training Curriculum. Preference may be given to individuals who have also completed a recognized Peer Support Training course.
• Establish rapport and maintain respectful relationships with young people and family members.
• Empathic, compassionate, with good listening skills and creative thinking.
• Observe and recognize changes in youth and communicate those changes to others on the care team.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, and able to advocate for self and others.
• Knowledge of social, mental health, and substance use services available in the community.
• Knowledge of systemic issues and risk factors facing minority groups including LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous youth and young adults, including the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to gather and process information to support the organization and its team.
• Communication skills; ability to speak, listen, and write clearly, thoroughly, and professionally.
• Organizational and time management skills, accountability, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative, as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills: experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

• Provide peer-based mentoring and emotional support to youth ages 12-19 with the following:
• Establishing a purposeful relationship based on respect with youth and their families and friends by encouraging informed decision making and helping to create a non-judgmental environment by sharing experiences and insights;
• Providing support that aligns with ICY practice principles: culturally safe, trauma informed, child/youth/family centered,…