Ss2023-10: Youth Worker
3 weeks ago
**POSTED**: May 10, 2023
**CLOSING DATE**: 1:00pm, May 17, 2023
COMPETITION # SS-2023-10
YOUTH WORKER
Permanent Assignment
District* Location TBD
Effective September 5, 2023
27.5 hours per week
Salary starts at $30.33/hr at Step 1
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country - for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
**Summary of Duties**:
Reporting to the Director of Instruction, the Youth Worker participates as a member of a team and assists in the ongoing planning, organizing and adapting of the goals and objectives of Individualized Education Plans and/or behaviour support plans and their implementation under the direction of the counsellor/ teacher. These programs and supports promote the social, emotional and personal development of at-risk, vulnerable students in schools or alternate programs. These positions may require vigilance in order to ensure the safety of student(s) and/ or staff. The requirements will vary depending on the student(s) assigned. These positions requires experience in education with primary aged students.
**This position will support the social, emotional and personal development of Indigenous students and will participate as a member of our Indigenous Success team.**
**Required Qualifications and Experience**:
Grade 12 Graduation
Completion of a 2 year Child and Youth Care Worker diploma program
Course in Early Childhood Education/Development
Courses in conflict resolution/ mediation skills (approximately 2 months)
Courses in substance misuse (approximately 2 months)
Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with at-risk students (i.e. street youth, pregnant and parenting teens, behaviourally challenged children/ youth)
Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making in a related field
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Valid B.C. Driver's license
Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral) skills
Some knowledge of standard office equipment including personal computers
A strong understanding and background in Indigenous studies, history and culture.
An understanding of the First Peoples Principles of Learning
A basic understanding of the Squamish Language would be an asset.
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
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