Child and Youth Care Worker - Casual

Child and Youth Care Worker

(Casual On-Call)

School District No. 42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 16,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is looking for qualified applicants interested in working as a casual Child and Youth Care Workers in our district. Child and Youth Workers assist with the implementation of universal, targeted and intensive supports to foster social/emotional learning within school communities. This work is performed in collaboration with the school-based team, under the direction of the counsellor, support teacher and/or classroom teacher, and under the supervision of the site-based administrator. Works with students individually or in groups during and/or outside school hours, on school premises, in students’ home and in the community, as determined by their site-based supervisor. The job will vary according to the school context and needs of the environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops a positive working relationship that is based on trust, consistency and stability with students and their family members, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates positive role modelling with students and parents.
• Collaborates with school-based teams on planning, implementing, monitoring and maintaining individual and/or group programs that support positive behaviour, communication, emotional and social skills development and work experience, applying trauma-informed practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of positive behaviour plans and/or individual education plans.
• Provides advice and guidance to students individually and in groups, as well as to families. May refer students and/or parents to other appropriate internal or external resources or community agencies for additional help. In consultation with the Principal or school-based team, supports students and families in establishing, maintaining and achieving goals in school, home and community to encourage positive social and emotional development.
• Assists students transitioning between schools/programs or integrating/re-integrating back to school, district program and/or work environment.
• Maintains liaison between home, school and community agencies.
• Plans, monitors and implements school-wide activities and programs, which may include breakfast/nutritional programs, in support of students’ social/ emotional well-being. Assists in the planning and organizing of individual/small-group field trips, class meetings, presentations and special events.
• Assists in the maintenance of records and reporting appropriate to the various programs, which may include related grant applications. Monitors student attendance, follows up and actively addresses issues related to student absenteeism.
• Provides consultation and support to school-based team and others, sharing areas of expertise.
• Attends site-based team and other scheduled meetings as required by the Principal or their designate.May be required to participate on community and district committees.
• May provide transportation for students.
• Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this position.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 plus completion of the Child/Youth Care Worker Diploma program or equivalent experience.
• Six (6) months of practical experience working directly with at-risk students, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to communicate effectively within a work environment requiring a high degree of courtesy, tact and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Conflict resolution training combined with the ability to coach and support the development of life skills.
• Ability to intervene and diffuse potentially dangerous situations in line with District protocols, requiring successful completion of the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• Current knowledge of applicable social service agencies, programs, and school and community resources
• A valid BC driver’s license.

To apply, please submit the following documentation:

• Resume and Cover Letter,
• Copies of your certficate(s) and transcript(s),
• Copies of all your Practicum Reports (recent graduates)

The district appreciates the interest all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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