Youth Care Worker - 30 Hours

School District 57; Prince George; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 57 is seeking a Youth Care Worker to support students with emotional, social, or behavioral needs within our schools in British Columbia. Under direction from teachers, you will help develop and implement individualized education plans and contribute to student well-being and learning.

You will conduct home visits, liaise with families and professionals, lead interventions, and assist in field trips while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork in a demanding educational

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Two-year diploma/certificate in child or youth care and counselling.
• Two years of experience with exceptional children or youth in the public education system.
• Valid British Columbia driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to follow individualized education plans and medication dispensing.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a demanding environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate school equipment and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and families.
• Conduct home and community visits.
• Assist in developing and implementing academic/social interventions.
• Provide guidance to students and families.
• Organize field trips and special events.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Assist teachers in evaluating and reporting on students.
• Participate in screening and review meetings.
• Communicate with parents and community agencies.
• Take on site-specific additional responsibilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Follow directions

Education

Grade 12 education

Two-year diploma/certificate in child/youth care

Experience with exceptional children in education

Driver's license

Tools

School equipment operation

Job description

TITLE:

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 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 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.