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Indigenous Social Worker

Posted: May 6/2024
We have an opportunity for a full-time Indigenous Social Worker to join our team at Inner City Youth Development Association.

WHO WE ARE

The Inner City Youth Development Association (1990) is a non-profit organization offering programming for Edmonton’s marginalized urban Indigenous and other youth. Our two programs, the Youth Engagement Program and Inner City High School serve Edmonton’s urban marginalized Indigenous and other youth who are in danger of not finishing high school, becoming involved in criminal activity, and or requiring continuous maintenance by society’s social system. The Youth Engagement Programs reaches out and engages youth at the street level and provides essential supports such as counselling, housing and other referrals, literacy programs, living skills, food, bus fare, supplies, referrals, and other emergency resources. The resources, tools, and attitudes that we provide make the transition to Inner City High School (ICHS) possible. ICHS is an independent academic and arts-based senior high school accredited by Alberta Education. With a collaborative and democratic structure of governance, featuring a Principal, an Executive Director and a Director of Education as central to the small management team, leadership and initiative are encouraged and sought from all staff.

ICYDA prioritizes relationship and community building, employing the use of a circle three times per day for program participants and staff to sit together on the gym floor and discuss day-to-day events, activities, issues and concerns. While ICYDA does consist of an accredited high school program and works with related colonial systems, consistent efforts to integrate Indigenous perspectives and activities are always made. In addition to this dual perspective of colonial and Indigenous practices, ICYDA encourages social justice at all program levels. In our inclusive and diverse community, staff and program participants are expected to adhere to our core values of trust, respect, cooperation and non-violence.

THE POSITION

This is a full-time Youth Engagement position that reports directly to the Executive Director, and secondarily to the School Principal and Director of Education. Generally, duties consist of meeting with youth one-to-one or in small groups, participating in case conferences with external agencies, providing emergency transportation assistance to youth, participating in Indigenous cultural activities and practices, providing support to supervise the building or working in an office setting. This work can be demanding as it involves a great deal of physical, mental and emotional energy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for duties primarily related to direct youth support and crisis intervention. Secondary duties include providing support for orientation and registration of new youth into the program and providing support to teaching staff as necessary. Largely, this position is responsible for helping to create a warm and familial school environment. All frontline staff at Inner City Youth Development Association are expected to possess an orientation and practice that operates from the belief that all young people can learn and achieve, grow and change. This position is required to participate in Indigenous cultural activities (I.e., Sweatlodge Ceremonies).

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Given the overrepresentation of Indigenous youth in Inner City programming, preference will be given to individuals who self-identify and are known to others as Indigenous or who have had extensive experience working with Indigenous people and communities. It is essential for us to have Indigenous staff be a part of our journey as an organization.

  • Diploma or Degree in Social Work.

  • Active Social Work permit, registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (for experience applicants).

  • First Aid Certificate.

  • ASIST (Suicide Intervention) training certification.

  • Driver’s License.

  • Knowledge of, and or experience working with vulnerable populations (I.e., ‘street knowledge’).

  • Knowledge of, and or experience working with LGBTQ2 issues and concerns.

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate within a staff support team.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills (I.e., empathy, strong listening skills).

  • Strong computer and typing skills – ability to work in Microsoft Office and other content management systems.

  • Knowledge of, and or experience with Indigenous culture, traditions and teachings.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to new tasks as they arise (often in response to student crisis).

  • A social justice orientation.

TO APPLY

Please submit the following documents (attachments) to info@innercity.ca. Only those contacted for an interview will be responded to.

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Academic transcripts

Interviews will be conducted on-site in casual attire. Successful candidates must provide a recent copy of their criminal records with vulnerable sectors check. All resumes appreciated only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Salary: $50,300 is the base annual pay, however this may increase depending on education and experience.

Benefits: health benefits are included in this position.

Application Deadline: May 24, 2024 or until position is filled

School Psychologist

Posted: April 23/2024
We are looking for a full-time School Psychologist to join our team at Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA).

WHO WE ARE

Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA) has worked with Edmonton’s marginalized urban Indigenous and other youth for over 30 years.  We have grown from our early years as a theatre program, creating scenes and plays about street life with street youth, to our present structure. We offer two wraparound programs that bridge youth from the street to a high school education. Our Youth Engagement Program contacts youth at the street level. We provide essential support such as counselling, housing referrals, food, bus fare, supplies, and other emergency resources. The resources, tools, and living skills we provide help youth make the transition to Inner City High School (ICHS) possible. While in school, students are supported by the youth engagement program and our staff of social workers and youth workers.

ICHS is an independent academic and arts-based senior high school accredited by Alberta Education.

THE POSITION

This is a full-time School Psychologist position that reports directly to the Executive Director or delegate. The School Psychologist is primarily responsible for working in an office setting or conducting meetings with agency staff or program participants. Within the inclusive education team, this position is responsible for coordinating and completing all program participant psychoeducational assessments and related staff and caregiver consultation. This position requires overtime work annually throughout September to December, with ensuing time in lieu instead of financial compensation. This frontline work requires staff to employ a strength-based, trauma-informed and supportive approach. ICYDA employs a collaborative and democratic structure of governance, featuring a Principal, an Executive Director and Director of Education as central to the small management team, leadership and initiative is encouraged and sought from all staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following duties:

Assessment and Evaluation

Working with office staff you will:

  • Work with inclusive education team to coordinate and conduct psychoeducational assessments of program participants designed to meet necessary Alberta Education inclusive education coding criteria.

  • Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to evaluate students' academic skills, social-emotional functioning, and behavior.

  • Work with teaching and youth engagement staff to administer and collect psychoeducational assessments and relevant observations of program participant functioning in the learning environment.

Report-Writing

  • Develop behavioural assessment reports for each program participant that interpret assessment results and provide recommendations for educational programming and interventions.

  • Work with the inclusive education team to maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and consultations in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

  • Ensure that behavioural assessments meet Alberta Education inclusive education coding criteria.

Staff Consultation

  • Offer consultation and guidance to teaching staff, youth engagement staff and caregivers on strategies for addressing academic, social, emotional and behavioural concerns in the learning environment.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review program participant progress, discuss interventions, and help coordinate services.

  • Advocate for the mental health and well-being of all students within the school community.

Professional Development

  • Stay informed about best practices in the field of school psychology, traumatology and related concerns for urban Indigenous marginalized youth.

  • Participate in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or related field.

  • Registered as a psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

  • Strength-based and trauma-informed approach.

  • Deep understanding of the negative impact of colonization, including intergenerational trauma and related-transmission.

  • Excellent leadership and coordination skills.

  • Excellent organizational and collaboration skills.

  • Excellent computer skills – ability to work in Microsoft Office and other content management systems.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience directly related to psychological assessment (ideally emotional, behavioural, social and academic) and inclusive education practices.

  • Previous experience working with marginalized youth

  • Counselling skills and related training

  • Indigenous cultural knowledge

TO APPLY

Please submit the following documents (attachments) to info@innercity.ca.

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

Interviews will be conducted virtually (through Zoom) or on-site in casual attire. Successful candidates must provide a recent copy of their criminal records with vulnerable sectors check. All resumes appreciated, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Salary:

  • based on level of education and experience.

Benefits:

  • health benefits are included in this position.

Application Deadline:

  • May 21, 2024, or until position is filled.

LAST UPDATED: April 23/2024

(Closed) Administrative & Accounting Assistant

The position for the full-time Administrative & Accounting Assistant at Inner City Youth Development Association has been filled.
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(Closed) - Psychological Assistant Position - Edmonton, Alberta

LAST UPDATED: July 20, 2023. (Previously Updated: May 9, 2023)

The position for the full-time Psychological Assistant to join our team at Inner City Youth Development Association has been filled.

(Closed) Social Worker, Edmonton Alberta  

LAST UPDATED: July 4, 2023 | (Closed August 9/2023)

The position for the full-time social worker to join our team at Inner City Youth Development Association has been filled.