Job description

POSITION NOTES: 27.5 hours per week

This position is included in a Human Rights Hiring Exemption and Indigenous Ancestry is preferred. Travel may be required.

TITLE: YOUTH CARE WORKER

DEPARTMENT: SCHOOLS

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNATE

SUMMARY:
With direction from the teacher or administrator, the YCW assists in developing and implementing individual education plans for students with emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties.

DUTIES:
Maintains liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and their families.

Conducts home and community visits.

Assists in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with students who present unique and challenging behaviors.

Provides guidance to students and their families.

Organizes and participates in field trips and other special events.

Provides transportation as needed.

Assists the teacher in evaluating and reporting on individual students.

Regularly participates in screening and review meetings as required.

Regularly communicates with parents and community agencies under the direction of the teacher/administrator.

Assumes additional responsibilities, which are site-specific.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (YOUTH CARE WORKER)

Grade 12 education.

Two years of experience (which includes one year experience in the public education system) with exceptional children or youth in the appropriate age range.

Two year diploma/certificate (60 credits) from any accredited college or university in areas related to child or youth care and counselling.

Valid British Columbia driver’s license.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication.

Ability to deal with very challenging behaviours on a daily basis within an emotionally and physically demanding environment.

Requires mature judgement in ensuring that the YCW provides services only in those areas in which he/she possesses the required skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to operate or learn to operate school equipment (e.g. recorders, computers, etc.)

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (e.g. art supplies, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.

Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.

Manual dexterity.

HOW TO APPLY:
Click here for step-by-step instructions to create your ECE, EA and Support Staff Make A Future profile, complete your portfolio and apply to postings.

If you require any assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose or Mystee Antoine, Human Resources Assistants, at 250-561-6800 or hiring@sd57.bc.ca

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