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.

1. 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.

1. 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.