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.
