Youth Care Worker - Jobs in Fort St. John, BC

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COMPETITION #19-084Position Description:There is a position available for a Youth Care Worker at Robert Ogilvie Elementary School. All Applications must be completed online through the Make a Future or School District 60 website and will be accepted until 12:00 pm noon on September 26, 2022.Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), this position is responsible for working in collaboration with the classroom teacher or school counselor and various district resource personnel in providing services to students having difficulties coping as a result of social/emotional or mental health problems. These students may be placed in alternative education programs or be receiving support in regular classroom programs.Hours of work: (5.25) hrs. per day, five (5) days per weekDuties to Commence: As soon as possible after closingWork Year Base: Ten (10) months per yearCommencing Salary: $28.18/hr.Duties:Participate in student placement, student progress, and school based team meetings.Assists the teacher/counselor in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group life skills, social skills, self-esteem, and behaviour management programs in school and community settings.Provide crisis intervention and management in both individually and as part of a crisis management team.Facilitate group counselling sessions under the direction of the school counselor.Monitor students as required.Assist students and families in connecting with and accessing outside agency services.Transport identified students to services and visit homes to provide support, on a limited basis.Consult with other professionals in the community and promote interagency cooperation.Participate in daily physical education, fitness and recreation programs.Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and evidence of interventions.Gather documents for funding purposes.Assumes other responsibilities that are site and program specific.Performs other job related duties as directed.Qualifications and Attributes:Grade 12 or equivalencyMinimum of two years of university or college course work in areas relating to youth care and counselling;Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention; (15 hour certification program) required before completion of probationary period.Two years recent experience (within 5 years) in Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, and Life SkillsCoaching, working with youth, with diagnosed behaviour or mental health disorders (i.e. FAS, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Childhood Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Eating Disorder);Valid B.C. drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle;Clean Drivers AbstractFood SafeAbility to work independently and set prioritiesAbility to manage difficult conversationsWHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary periodGood interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a teamMust be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to staring employmentPLEASE NOTE: Proof of graduation and/or highest level of education is required prior to starting positionFor more information please contact:Jerelyn Orcutt, Principal Robert Ogilvie Elementary (250)785-3704 or email jorcutt@prn.bc.caAll applications must be made through Make A Future for consideration for the position.If you require any assistance with the online application process please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or hrcupe@prn.bc.ca.We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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