Temporary Child and Youth Care Worker

at  School District 69 Qualicum

About Qualicum School District
Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.
POSITION: Temporary 20.00 hours per week, 10 months per year, school days only.
JOB FUNCTION: An employee in this classification, as part of the School-Based Team, provides guidance, instructional support, direction, and intervention strategies for students at risk or experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, mental, and/or developmental disorders and/or difficulties.
REPORTING TO: School Principal

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Degree in Child and Youth Care.
2. Completion of a supervised practicum.
3. One-year similar or related experience including experience facilitating group support.
4. Ability to support staff and parents in behavior management skills.
5. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to work as a member of the educational team.
7. Ability to work effectively with students and parents/guardians.
8. Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.
9. Additional qualifications such as Food Safe may be required.

Please refer the Job description for details