Replacement Youth Care Worker 30 Hours

School District 57; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Canada is seeking a part-time Replacement Youth Care Worker to assist students with emotional and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and a two-year diploma in child or youth care. Responsibilities include supporting the development of individual education plans and maintaining communication with families. This role offers an hourly wage between $32.32 and $33.67 starting July 1, 2024.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the public education system with exceptional children or youth in the appropriate age range.
• Valid British Columbia driver's license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individual education plans for students.
• Maintain liaison with teachers, counselors, and families.
• Conduct home and community visits as required.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Behavioral Health

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Computer Literacy

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Medication Administration

Social Work

Writing Skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Two year diploma/certificate related to child or youth care

Job description

TITLE: REPLACEMENT YOUTH CARE WORKER - 30 Hours

DEPARTMENT: Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designate

WAGE: $32.32 - $33.67 hourly wage effective July 1 2024

SUMMARY

With direction from the teacher or administrator the YCW assists in developing and implementing individual education plans for students with emotional social or behavioral 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 year diploma / certificate (60 credits) from any accredited college or university in areas related to child or youth care and counselling.
• Two years of experience (which includes one year experience in the public education system) with exceptional children or youth in the appropriate age range.
• Valid British Columbia drivers 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 behaviors 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.)
• Basic computer knowledge skills required.

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

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KEY SKILLS

Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part‑Time

EXPERIENCE: years

VACANCY: 1

MONTHLY SALARY: Salary : 32 - 33