TITLE: YOUTH CARE WORKER - 30 Hours
DEPARTMENT: Schools
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designate
WAGE: $32.32 - $33.67 hourly wage effective July 1, 2024
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:
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Maintains liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and their families.
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Conducts home and community visits.
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Assists in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with students who present unique and challenging behaviors.
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Provides guidance to students and their families.
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Organizes and participates in field trips and other special events.
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Provides transportation as needed.
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Assists the teacher in evaluating and reporting on individual students.
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Regularly participates in screening and review meetings as required.
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Regularly communicates with parents and community agencies under the direction of the teacher/administrator.
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Assumes additional responsibilities, which are site-specific.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (YOUTH CARE WORKER)
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Grade 12 education.
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Two year diploma/certificate (60 credits) from any accredited college or university in areas related to child or youth care and counselling.
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Two years of experience (which includes one year experience in the public education system) with exceptional children or youth in the appropriate age range.
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Valid British Columbia driver's license.
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Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication.
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Ability to deal with very challenging behaviors on a daily basis within an emotionally and physically demanding environment.
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Requires mature judgement in ensuring that the YCW provides services only in those areas in which he/she possesses the required skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to operate or learn to operate school equipment (e.g. recorders, computers, etc.)
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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
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Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
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Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
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Manual dexterity.
HOW TO APPLY:
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