Child & Youth Care Worker - New Westminster, Canada - School District #40 (New Westminster)
Description
New Westminster Schools Career OpportunityCHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER (TEMPORARY)
About New Westminster Schools
As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, we are working hard to support a diverse and very connected community of students, staff and families throughout our schools.
We currently have eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options (a teacher-guided Home Learners Program for K-8 and Online Learning options for 9-12), and continuing education options.
For the younger learners we also offer a combination of StrongStart programs, childcare options and a pilot pre-school.
We are passionate about innovation, as we strive to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff and families in our community.
Through collaboration we are transforming learning experiences, to ensure that New Westminster Schools is a place where everyone loves to learn.
Our district is deeply commitment to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face.
This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.
Job FunctionReports directly to the Principal, or designate
Supports students' educational program through the direct supervision of student activities in the school, in the community and in conjunction with the family
Assists teachers to support students with challenging behavior and/or mental health conditions (conduct disorders, aggression, violence, extreme behavior, withdrawal, anxiety, and "at risk behaviors)
Responsible to provide support in the areas of, crisis intervention, outreach, supervision, and parenting/family support when directed to do so
Works in conjunction with School-Based Team to provide support for groups of students who experience social and emotional difficulties (anger management, self-esteem, friendship, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.)
Participates in students' individual education plan meetings
Ensures active on-going communication with counselors, teachers and principals
Facilitates integrated case management and completes related reports when directed to do so
Seeks advise and direction from the school principal or counselor, when unanticipated issues arise which are beyond the intended level of involvement with the student
Other related duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling or equivalent degree
A minimum of - 3 years recent full time experience working with at-risk students
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Extensive experience in social skills curriculum and family dynamics, including child abuse and family violence
Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience providing counselling referrals to appropriate resource agencies within and outside the District
Ability to knowledgeably implement a wide range of therapeutic interventions
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
Knowledge of basic First Aid
Food Safe certification
30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, while school is in session earning $36.24 per hour
Application Process
Acknowledgements
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
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