School-Based Child & Youth Support Counselor

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Westminster Schools in New Westminster, BC, invites applications for a Child and Youth Care Worker to support students' educational programs through supervision of activities in school and community.

You will collaborate with counselors, teachers and families, provide crisis intervention and family support, contribute to individual education plans, and help create a safe, nurturing environment during school hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of full-time experience with at-risk students.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Experience with social skills curricula and family dynamics.
• Interpersonal skills with counselling referrals experience.
• MS Office, Internet and email skills.
• Knowledge of First Aid and Food Safe certification.
• 30 hours per week during school sessions with hourly wage stated.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Principal, or designate.
• Supports students' educational program through direct supervision of student activities.
• Assists teachers to support students with challenging behavior and/or mental health conditions.
• Provide crisis intervention, outreach, supervision, and family support when directed.
• Works with School-Based Team to support groups with social and emotional difficulties.
• Participates in students' individual education plan meetings.
• Maintains active communication with counselors, teachers and principals.
• Facilitates integrated case management and completes related reports.
• Seeks guidance from the principal or counselor for unanticipated issues.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Food Safe certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling or equivalent degree

Job description

New Westminster Schools in New Westminster, BC, invites applications for a Child and Youth Care Worker to support students' educational programs through supervision of activities in school and community.

You will collaborate with counselors, teachers and families, provide crisis intervention and family support, contribute to individual education plans, and help create a safe, nurturing environment during school hours.