TEMPORARY CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER

Dr. D. A Perley Elementary School

Overview

The successful applicant will work with/under the direction of the

school Principal in dealing with behavioral, social and emotional concerns and

provide support to children in crisis. This would entail individual and

group work in various settings such as the classroom and alternate class

environments. The successful applicant, under direction, will also make

referrals to outside agencies as needed, and will be expected to work closely

with the school Principal and the School Based and Integrated Case Management

teams. This excluded staff position will be 7.0 hours per day, 4 days per

week, until June 25, 2026 or return of incumbent, and while students are in school. The rate

of pay for this position is $31.39 per hour.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Successful

  completion of a bachelor’s degree in child and Youth Care or Social Work

  or the equivalent combination of training and recent related experience;

• Two

  years of current related work experience;

• Knowledge

  of current legislation and protocols (i.e.) Mental Health Act, Child,

  Family and Community Services Act (Child Protection), and Young Offenders

  Act, etc.;

• Demonstrated

  knowledge of current community and agency resources;

• Demonstrated

  ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of

  initiative appropriate to the position;

• Demonstrated

  ability to respond to complex referrals;

• Excellent

  oral and written communication skills;

• Demonstrated

  ability to employ prevention or intervention behaviour management

  strategies;

• Demonstrated

  ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with children, youth

  and adults;

• Physical

  ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job;

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of

  sensitive information seen or heard;

• Demonstrated effective time management and

  organizational skills;

• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting

  in the implementation of program objectives;

• Working

  with students with exceptional social, emotional and behaviour challenges;

• Implementing

  interventions with students and families and providing feedback regarding

  the same;

• Providing

  reports to the Principal regarding program activities, children’s progress

  and challenges;

• Establishing

  and maintaining records of student individual programs;

• Other

  duties as coordinated with program teachers; may include shared

  responsibility for supporting outdoor pursuits, cultural trips, etc.;

• Must

  possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.

Letters

of application, including resume and references are to be submitted to .

If you have questions about this position, please contact Shawn Lockhart at .

Please

also note that in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act, selected

candidates not currently employed by School District No. 51 (Boundary) must pay

a $28 fee and sign a release to permit a criminal record review. Employment with the District is subject to

passing this criminal record review.

Only applicants selected for an Interview will be contacted.