Youth Care Worker 27.5 Hours
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Job Location:
Prince George - Canada
Monthly Salary:
$ 32 - 33
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TITLE: YOUTH CARE WORKER - 27.5 Hours
DEPARTMENT: Schools
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designate
WAGE: $32.32 - $33.67hourly 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.
- 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 drivers 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.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
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**Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
