Youth Care Worker

at  School District 57 Prince George

Prince George, BC, Canada -

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Immediate25 Dec, 2024USD 32 Hourly27 Sep, 20242 year(s) or aboveManual Dexterity,Writing,ConfidentialityNoNo
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Description:

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.

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 driver’s 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.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
Manual dexterity.

Responsibilities:

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.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Education Management

Teaching / Education

Education, Teaching

Diploma

Proficient

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Prince George, BC, Canada