Job Description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

Child & Youth Care Worker

Job Function:

• Reports directly to the Principal, or designate,
• Supports students\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x9cat 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\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 2 \xe2\x80\x93 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
• Intermediate level computer skills using MS Office, Internet and email
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic First Aid
• Food Safe certification
• 30 hours per week, Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, while school is in session
  

Application Process:

To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references.