Child Youth Care Worker - Port Alberni, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Port Alberni, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Child and Youth Worker - Job Description

Summary
The vision of our independent, First Nations school holds language and culture at its centre. ḥaaḥuupay̓ak School, Kindergarten to Grade 7, is a place where continuous teaching is done with care. Children meet their academic potential, while gaining knowledge and appreciation of their culture. Learning language and culture is core to staff development as well. The CYC Worker supports students and staff within the objectives and goals of ḥaaḥuupay̓ak Society. The CYC Worker ensures that social, emotional and physical well-being of all children is integral in all activities.

Key CYC Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children
Promotes behavioural change and personal growth for children who may have a range of challenges; as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.
Designs, implements and evaluates childcentered, individual plans (team approach) to aid in education and life skills
Supports children to achieve their established goals using a strengthsbased approach
Assesses children's primary needs using traumainformed practices
Participates in caseconferencing
Maintains accurate files, as appropriate
Increases awareness of community resources and understanding of family needs in our region
Consult, follow direction and work as member of a multidisciplinary team
Participates and contributes to regular staff meetings and professional development
Develops respectful, cooperative working relationships with staff, families, service workers and community
Adheres to policies and procedures and meets all legal, contractual, financial and other requirements of the school
Represents ḥaaḥuupay̓ak School in a positive and professional manner at all times
Engages in other school duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Solid experience working with children with socialemotional, physical or mental developmental challenges
Experience and understanding of traumainformed practices
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with children; adapting to accommodate

developmental needs

Culturally competent practices and understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities, families and individuals
Accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of student information and agency records
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational and interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Successful result of Criminal Record Check

Respectfully,

Nancy Logan

Principal

haahuupayak school

ph

fax

Posted On
April 09, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Openings
1

Job Type
Full Time

Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To
Management & Professionals

Location
Port Alberni BC

Salary
depending on experience

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

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