Child & Youth Care Worker

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER (TEMPORARY)

About New Westminster Schools

As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, we are working hard to support a diverse and very connected community of students, staff and families throughout our schools. We currently have eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options (a teacher-guided Home Learners Program for K-8 and Online Learning options for 9-12), and continuing education options. For the younger learners we also offer a combination of StrongStart programs, childcare options and a pilot pre-school.

We are passionate about innovation, as we strive to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff and families in our community. Through collaboration we are transforming learning experiences, to ensure that New Westminster Schools is a place where everyone loves to learn.

Our district is deeply commitment to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.

Job Function

Reports directly to the Principal, or designate

Supports students’ educational program through the direct supervision of student activities in the school, in the community and in conjunction with the family

Assists teachers to support students with challenging behavior and/or mental health conditions (conduct disorders, aggression, violence, extreme behavior, withdrawal, anxiety, and “at risk behaviors)

Responsible to provide support in the areas of, crisis intervention, outreach, supervision, and parenting/family support when directed to do so

Works in conjunction with School-Based Team to provide support for groups of students who experience social and emotional difficulties (anger management, self-esteem, friendship, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.)

Participates in students’ individual education plan meetings

Ensures active on-going communication with counselors, teachers and principals

Facilitates integrated case management and completes related reports when directed to do so

Seeks advise and direction from the school principal or counselor, when unanticipated issues arise which are beyond the intended level of involvement with the student

Other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling or equivalent degree

A minimum of 2 - 3 years recent full time experience working with at-risk students

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

Extensive experience in social skills curriculum and family dynamics, including child abuse and family violence

Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience providing counselling referrals to appropriate resource agencies within and outside the District

Ability to knowledgeably implement a wide range of therapeutic interventions

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions

Knowledge of basic First Aid

Food Safe certification

30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, while school is in session earning $36.24 per hour

Application Process

Acknowledgements

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.