Provide initial support to students experiencing mental health challenges as a result of personal trauma, generational trauma, anxiety or depression. Support individuals and groups with strategies and techniques to support mental health challenges which may include substance misuse. Liaise and support parents of students who are experiencing mental health challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in child and Youth Care or equivalent.
2. Coursework or training in supporting children experiencing or witnessing abuse.
3. Knowledge of local community service providers; resources and services and how to access these services.
4. Mental Health First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
5. Direct experience in providing service to indigenous, gender-diverse, LGBTQ+, and culturally diverse youth who are experiencing mental health concerns.
6. Direct experience in working with youth who experience sexual abuse and substance misuse.
7. Child Safe First Aid, CPR, and Non-Violent Crises Intervention (CPI).
8. Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
9. A Class V BC driver’s license.