youth worker
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Youth Care Worker
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August 30, 2024
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School District #57 (Prince George)
Job details
School District No. 57 (Prince George) <p>TITLE: YOUTH CARE WORKER <p>POSITION NOTES: 30 hours per week DEPARTMENT: SCHOOLS <p>REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNATE SUMMARY: <p>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. <p>DUTIES: Maintains liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and their families. <p> Conducts home and community visits. <p> Assists in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with students who present unique and challenging behaviors. <p> Provides guidance to students and their families. <p> Organizes and participates in field trips and other special events. <p> Provides transportation as needed. <p> Assists the teacher in evaluating and reporting on individual students. <p> Regularly participates in screening and review meetings as required. <p> Regularly communicates with parents and community agencies under the direction of the teacher/administrator. <p> Assumes additional responsibilities, which are site-specific. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (YOUTH CARE WORKER) Grade 12 education. <p> Two year diploma/certificate (60 credits) from any accredited college or university in areas related to child or youth care and counselling. <p> Two years of experience (which includes one year experience in the public education system) with exceptional children or youth in the appropriate age range. <p> Valid British Columbia driver's license. <p> Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. <p> Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team <p> Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication. <p> Ability to deal with very challenging behaviors on a daily basis within an emotionally and physically demanding environment. <p> Requires mature judgement in ensuring that the YCW provides services only in those areas in which he/she possesses the required skills. <p> Ability to maintain confidentiality. <p> Ability to operate or learn to operate school equipment (e.g. recorders, computers, etc.) <p> Basic computer knowledge skills required. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED <p>Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (e.g. art supplies, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.) <p>PHYSICAL ABILITIES Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently. <p> Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required. <p> Manual dexterity. July 2019
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LocationPrince George, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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Advertised until
2024-10-29
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