Child & Youth Care Worker - Continuing

St. Clement's School; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational district is seeking a dedicated Child & Youth Care Worker to support students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This role involves collaborating with a team to provide essential support and guidance to at-risk youth across various schools. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solid educational background in child and youth care, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school graduation program or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with at-risk children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Work cooperatively with family, community, and school personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS Regulations

Education

Child and Youth Care Diploma

Associate Degree

Community Social Service Worker Diploma

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Driving Record

Job description

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong, and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.

The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

Child & Youth Care Worker - Continuing

Competition: S-24-612

Location/Dept: McCloskey Elementary

Hours: 30 hrs per week / 10 MONTHS / LIF-NO / EXTRA MINS-YES

Start Date: Dec. 02, 2024

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary: $34.59 per hour

Posted: DEC. 20, 2024

Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 2024

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Director, Inclusive Learning and works under the direction of the District Counsellor and the District Coordinator. Participates as a member of a team to provide support to students with social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent. Required to have completed a Child and Youth Care Diploma, or Associate Degree, or a Community Social Service Worker Diploma. Post-Secondary Bachelor degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervised recent and relevant work-related experience with children and youth is required. Proven ability working with at-risk school-aged children and youth as well as experience running groups with children and youth.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Valid B.C. Driver's License. Safe driving record; required to transport students in personal vehicle. Ability to work cooperatively with family, community, and school personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to follow school and community protocols. Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS regulations. Safe work practices.
• The successful applicant will be assigned to various schools throughout the District by Inclusive Learning (i.e. Ladner, North Delta, Tsawwassen).

All required documents must be submitted in your application which include:

• Resume
• Cover letter

External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at www.makeafuture.ca Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation, your application will not have been submitted.