Child and Youth Care Worker

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada Sturgeon School Division Full time

Sturgeon Public School Division is currently seeking a full time temporary **Child and Youth Care Worker** to provide a full range of support services for students. This position is based out of our Ochre Park School.

Ochre Park School offers PreK-4 programming and is located approximately 35 minutes north of the City of Edmonton in the Town of Redwater. The school has a student population of approximately 190 students and a dedicated teaching and support staff working together as a team to provide exemplary education to all students. The school nurtures a safe and caring environment through offering various programs to encourage strong leadership.

Reporting to the Director of Learning Services, the Child and Youth Care Worker will work directly with the teachers and educational assistants to support students in the classroom environment.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Observe, assess and document student behaviours and safety needs
- Monitor, support and participate in classroom activities
- Teach and assist students in appropriate classroom and life skills
- Provide assistance and encouragement with academics
- Build trust and rapport with students through activities and personal interactions
- Provide alternate ways to cope with developmental and situational problems
- Intervene in crisis situations as necessary
- Maintain a therapeutic approach to behaviour management
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher in regards to problem solving and decision making
- Keep informed of current professional trends in the field of child care
- Participate and assist in facilitating school events and professional development learning

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- A Bachelor Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work is preferred
- A Diploma in Child and Youth Care may be considered
- At least 2 years working experience in a related role
- Knowledge of addiction and mental health
- Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families
- First Aid is an asset
- Suicide Training and Indigenous Cultural Training is required
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Children and Residential Experience Training is required
- A passion for outdoor education would be an asset

Sturgeon Public Schools offers a competitive salary range from $28.96 to $37.15 per hour based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive benefits package, as per the General Employment Conditions. Hours of work are 40 hrs/week.

**ABOUT STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS**

**Sturgeon Public Schools** prides itself on doing things a little differently. Our schools are special places, where an open and collaborative relationship with parents and the rural community enhances the quality of our education and sees our students thrive. We support the entire individual, providing diverse specialty programming that inspires and develops each student, while maintaining caring schools that make our youth feel safe, secure, and accepted.

With a strong focus on literacy and a willingness to embrace technology to support learning - our unique approach to education equips students with the right skills, knowledge and characteristics to succeed in the 21st century.

Please note that all new employees to Sturgeon Public Schools are required to provide a recent (6 months current) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included prior to the commencement of employment (from your local RCMP station).

**Salary**: $28.96-$37.15 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Child and Youth Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-06-20



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