The School of Child and Youth Care resides in the Faculty of Human and Social Development and is a four-year professional degree with three practicum courses. There are three specialization streams that require specific knowledge and expertise from the Practica Coordinator.

The Coordinator works closely with on-campus and distance students in the Child and Youth Care (CYC) program to place them in practicums that match their career aspirations and learning goals. This includes students applying for local, national, and international practicums.

The Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining and building relationships with community organizations, agencies, schools and government ministries to provide rich learning environments and opportunities for practicum students to grow professionally. The Coordinator is required to maintain current knowledge of existing social services in communities where students reside and to develop creative strategies for practicum opportunities in communities where they are limited. In addition, the Coordinator is also required to advise the Director, Faculty and staff on policies and protocols in regards to practicum and student issues.

The Coordinator supports the School's infrastructure by participating in internal committees that focus on marketing, and policy development. The Coordinator is required to participate in community groups, steering committees, and education and career fairs, that promote the School within the larger community.

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in child & youth care, social work, clinical psychology plus 5 years of relevant practice experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and practice experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment. Understanding of practicum placement programs requests for three different program options. Understanding of university systems such as FAST, Brightspace, Banner, registration systems, online technologies, and distance education tools. Demonstrated experience achieving cyclical tasks on time and produce deliverables of a high quality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders (i.e., community agencies, students, practicum instructors). Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and an ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students with complex needs. Enhanced understanding and awareness of the effects of colonization on Indigenous people and the impact on Indigenous students. Ability to work effectively with all levels of university personnel. Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and use new technology. Knowledge and awareness of trends in Child and Youth Care practice environments, and innovative practice education models is considered an asset.