Youth Care Worker

1 month ago

Dease Lake, Canada School District #87 (Stikine) Full time
Competition #24-24

Youth Care Worker - Dease Lake School

Dease Lake School is now accepting applications for the full-time continuing position of Youth Care Worker effective August 29th, 2024. This position is 29 hours per week. The rate of pay is $39.40 per hour. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by C.U.P.E. (local 2052-02) collective agreement.

The Youth Care Worker:

Works in collaboration with School staff and other agencies to foster and develop individual Student's potential.

Works to facilitate behavioural change, improvement in self-concept, and the development of social/emotional, career, and academic skills of Students, either on an individual or group basis. This may require individual short-term intervention with a Student who is experiencing a crisis, or take place over a longer term in order to promote behavioural change and social/emotional growth.

Provides counselling to Students and Parents as required.

Liaises with Teachers and other School personnel, Parents/Guardians, social, legal, and medical agencies.

Assists with planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of behaviour management programs including record keeping and follow-up of Student progress.

Assists with providing in-service for other Staff members regarding behavioural management and social skills programs.

Transports students to various locations, e.g. field trips and special events.

Assists the Teacher in the preparation of IEPs.

Participates in team meetings regarding progress and placement of Students.

Performs all duties with a level of interpersonal skills appropriate to the position.

Maintains the confidentially of sensitive information seen or heard.

Maintains familiarity with WorkSafeBC (WSBC) safety procedures.

Submits a month-end report, summarizing activities and work done with individuals and/or group to the Administrative Officer. Verbal reports, for the purpose of planning, will also take place, as needed.

Facilitates the the organization and supervision of recreational activities (e.g. athletics, games, crafts, camping, outdoor education) with emphasis on self-reliance, self-esteem, and socialization. Willing to engage in in-service and training.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Incumbents will have a minimum Grade 12 supplemented by graduation from a recognized two-year post-secondary program (i.e., Social Services Diploma Program; Child or Youth Care Workers Program, or equivalent) plus training and experience in the areas of behaviour management, counseling, etc. In addition, the incumbent must have demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous culture and 2-3 years' experience in working with Indigenous people in an education setting. The incumbent must have the following:

Considerable working knowledge of the needs of 'at-risk' Students and current intervention/counseling strategies.

Considerable working knowledge of the Indigenous Cultures, Heritages, and value systems.

Working knowledge of community service/support agencies.

Working knowledge of the district child abuse protocol and reporting procedures.

Ability to work with computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom) at a basic level.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with all internal and external contacts; a helpful and pleasant manner when dealing with others.

Proven ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

Proven ability to work in a cooperative team environment, offering assistance to co-workers as required.

Ability to provide guidance and direction to others; proven ability to explain information or instructions to others.

Sufficient physical capabilities, stamina, and coordination to perform the duties of the position to the required standard; no mental or physical limitations and good health.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo a criminal record check.

Applications containing details of education, experience, and references are to be submitted to:

Human.Resources@sd87.bc.ca

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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

Note: Applications made through Make A Future may not be seen, use the contact info above.

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