Child and Youth Care Worker – Casual

Applytoeducation; Maple Ridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district in Maple Ridge is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Child and Youth Care Worker (Casual On-Call). This position involves assisting with the social and emotional learning of at-risk students and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within the school environment. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education plus a Child/Youth Care Worker Diploma, along with practical experience in a school setting. The successful applicants will contribute significantly to the learning and growth of students and work in various settings as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus Child/Youth Care Worker Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience working with at-risk students.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supports for social/emotional learning in schools.
• Work with students in various settings, including homes and communities.
• Collaborate with school-based teams under supervision.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Education

Grade 12 and Child/Youth Care Worker Diploma

Tools

Social service agency knowledge

BC driver’s license

Job description

Child and Youth Care Worker

(Casual On-Call)

School District No. 42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 16,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life‑long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is looking for qualified applicants interested in working as a casual Child and Youth Care Worker in our district. Child and Youth Workers assist with the implementation of universal, targeted and intensive supports to foster social/emotional learning within school communities. This work is performed in collaboration with the school-based team, under the direction of the counsellor, support teacher and/or classroom teacher, and under the supervision of the site-based administrator. Works with students individually or in groups during and/or outside school hours, on school premises, in students’ home and in the community, as determined by their site-based supervisor. The job will vary according to the school context and needs of the environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 plus completion of the Child/Youth Care Worker Diploma program or equivalent experience.
• Six (6) months of practical experience working directly with at‑risk students preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to communicate effectively within a work environment requiring a high degree of courtesy, tact and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Conflict resolution training combined with the ability to coach and support the development of life skills.
• Ability to intervene and diffuse potentially dangerous situations in line with District protocols, requiring successful completion of the Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Current knowledge of applicable social service agencies, programs, and school and community resources.
• A valid BC driver’s license.

To apply, please submit the following documentation:

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Copies of your certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• Copies of all your Practicum Reports – (recent graduates)

The district appreciates the interest all applicants, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For more information about our School District please visit https://www.sd42.ca/our-district/

Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.