Youth Care Worker - 30 Hours

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Prince George; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking a Youth Care Worker to support students with emotional, social or behavioral needs within a school setting. You will collaborate with teachers, counselors and families to develop and implement individualized education plans and monitor progress.

Youth care staff provide direct student support, help with field trips and transportation as needed, and maintain confidentiality while working as

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Two-year diploma/certificate (60 credits) in child or youth care and counselling.
• Two years of experience with exceptional children or youth.
• Valid British Columbia driver's license.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work individually and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to follow directions regarding individualized education plans and medications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and families.
• Conducts home and community visits.
• Assists with development and implementation of academic/social interventions.
• Provides guidance to students and families.
• Organizes and participates in field trips and special events.
• Provides transportation as needed.
• Assists in evaluating and reporting on individual students.
• Participates in screening and review meetings.
• Communicates with parents and community agencies under direction of teachers/administrators.
• Assumes additional site-specific responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Follow directions

Education

Grade 12 education

Two-year diploma/certificate (60 credits) in child/youth care and counselling

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.

Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted