1-Coordinates a program to assist and support youth who demonstrate social and/or behavioral issues by :

• Identifying underlying academic and social issues by conducting individual interviews with students at risk, and following up with students and school personnel;
• Developing strategies and techniques for students to use to address issues and provide information to school personnel regarding classroom management strategies;
• Providing learning experiences to enhance self-esteem through positive reinforcement, linking students with others in similar circumstances; opening communication avenues within the schools for students and staff; developing study skills through modeling; counseling one-on-one or in small groups to determine the degree of students’ needs; providing support and advice;
• Counselling and providing motivational counseling to students;
• Working closely with Student Services, Student Success Teacher, Learning Support Teacher, and School Administration in support of the student;
• Attending multi-disciplinary meetings;
• Teaching life skills such as stress management, self-esteem, decision-making, and anger management;
• Liaising with parents on an on-going basis; making presentations to parents and school personnel;
• Facilitating Life Skills workshops

2. Responsible for administrative duties including:

• Maintaining and updating a tracking system that includes student names, assessment of needs, specific support, service or interventions to be provided, and expected outcome of service.
• Protecting and maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of student information;