26-147 Child and Youth Care Worker - Temporary

Job summary

The Child and Youth Care Worker provides support to teachers, parents, and students with severe behavioral needs. Responsibilities include implementing behavior management programs and organizing recreational and social skill activities.

Job details

26-147 September 10, 2026 Competition Number Date of Distribution Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026. Effective: Immediately, until no later than June 25, 2027 Description: Child and Youth Care Worker - TEMPORARY Location: Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School Hourly Rate: $32.93 Shift (subject to change): 7:42 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Hours per Day/Week: 6 hours per day / 30 hrs per week (Plus 8 minutes extra per day due to LOU) Months per Year: 10 Deadline Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Lisa Wallace, Principal 604-858-6266. Please Note: Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification. This position is a temporary casual position and will be treated as any other casual assignment in regards to benefits and seniority. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 he/she will maintain their current benefits and will continue to accrue seniority. CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER Job Band: 11 Division: 5 (Assistants) Reports to: Principal or Designate Job Summary Upon assignment by the principal or designate, a Child and Youth Care Worker provides assistance to teachers, severe behavioural students and parents. He/she works collaboratively with other employees, parents, students and community partners. Duties And Responsibilities Assists in developing specific strategies for students to achieve acceptable personal/social behaviour patterns. Assists with planning, implementing and monitoring behaviour management programs including observation, record keeping, follow-up, and reinforcement. Participates in meetings and consults with student support services, classroom teachers, School Based Team, parents and other agencies. Works with students on a one to one or small group basis to reinforce targeted behaviour goals as indicated in the student behaviour plan (IEP). May assist with planning and implementing family, group and individual counselling programs. Performs other related or emergent duties, as determined by the District Counsellor. Provides guidance, encouragement and support to students in the development of their social skills and responsible behaviour. Organizes recreational programs including arranging transportation. Organizes and supervises programs such as foods, workshop, physical education and crafts. Equipment Used Photocopier, telephone, computer and other classroom related equipment. Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences or equivalent. Over one years' experience working with children with behaviour and/or emotional disorders. A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence. Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding. Ability to apply behaviour management strategies to a given situation. Ability to respond to violent behaviour. Ability to intervene in crisis situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform individually and as part of a team. Ability to use courtesy and tact when dealing with the public, parents, staff and students since contacts are a major element of the job requiring considerable communication and human relations skills for such purpose as influencing, persuading, motivating, or negotiating with others, and in dealing with highly sensitive issues. Ability to plan and schedule work and organize workload effectively. July 1, 1994 District Behaviour Facilitator Revised: October 26, 2006 District Behaviour Facilitator Revised: June 1, 2008 Revised: April 29, 2014 Child & Youth Care Worker

What you’ll do

The Child and Youth Care Worker provides support to teachers, parents, and students with severe behavioral needs. Responsibilities include implementing behavior management programs and organizing recreational and social skill activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences or equivalent and at least one year of experience working with children with behavioral or emotional disorders. A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license is also required.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Behaviour Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Social Skills Development
• Counselling
• Case Documentation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Program Planning
• Student Support

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare