Location
Prince George, BC | Canada
Job description
TITLE: YOUTH CARE WORKER - 35 hours per week
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOLS
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNATE
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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (YOUTH CARE WORKER) - 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.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED 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:
If you encounter a problem with the application process, please contact the help line at Make a Future or alternately, Helen Schlick, Human Resources Advisor at [email protected] or call 250-561-6800 ext. 230.
**Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted**
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