SS2023-10: Youth Worker Job at School District #45 (West Vancouver)
School District #45 (West Vancouver) West Vancouver, BC
From $30.33 an hour
POSTED: May 10, 2023
CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, May 17, 2023
COMPETITION # SS-2023-10
YOUTH WORKER
Permanent Assignment
District* Location TBD
Effective September 5, 2023
27.5 hours per week
Salary starts at $30.33/hr at Step 1
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Instruction, the Youth Worker participates as a member of a team and assists in the ongoing planning, organizing and adapting of the goals and objectives of Individualized Education Plans and/or behaviour support plans and their implementation under the direction of the counsellor/ teacher. These programs and supports promote the social, emotional and personal development of at-risk, vulnerable students in schools or alternate programs. These positions may require vigilance in order to ensure the safety of student(s) and/ or staff. The requirements will vary depending on the student(s) assigned. These positions requires experience in education with primary aged students.
**This position will support the social, emotional and personal development of Indigenous students and will participate as a member of our Indigenous Success team. **
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Grade 12 Graduation
Completion of a 2 year Child and Youth Care Worker diploma program
Course in Early Childhood Education/Development
Courses in conflict resolution/ mediation skills (approximately 2 months)
Courses in substance misuse (approximately 2 months)
Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with at-risk students (i.e. street youth, pregnant and parenting teens, behaviourally challenged children/ youth)
Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making in a related field
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Valid B.C. Driver's license
Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral) skills
Some knowledge of standard office equipment including personal computers
A strong understanding and background in Indigenous studies, history and culture.
An understanding of the First Peoples Principles of Learning
A basic understanding of the Squamish Language would be an asset.
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
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CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, May 17, 2023
COMPETITION # SS-2023-10
YOUTH WORKER
Permanent Assignment
District* Location TBD
Effective September 5, 2023
27.5 hours per week
Salary starts at $30.33/hr at Step 1
Why West Vancouver Schools?
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Instruction, the Youth Worker participates as a member of a team and assists in the ongoing planning, organizing and adapting of the goals and objectives of Individualized Education Plans and/or behaviour support plans and their implementation under the direction of the counsellor/ teacher. These programs and supports promote the social, emotional and personal development of at-risk, vulnerable students in schools or alternate programs. These positions may require vigilance in order to ensure the safety of student(s) and/ or staff. The requirements will vary depending on the student(s) assigned. These positions requires experience in education with primary aged students.
**This position will support the social, emotional and personal development of Indigenous students and will participate as a member of our Indigenous Success team. **
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Grade 12 Graduation
Completion of a 2 year Child and Youth Care Worker diploma program
Course in Early Childhood Education/Development
Courses in conflict resolution/ mediation skills (approximately 2 months)
Courses in substance misuse (approximately 2 months)
Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with at-risk students (i.e. street youth, pregnant and parenting teens, behaviourally challenged children/ youth)
Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making in a related field
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Valid B.C. Driver's license
Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral) skills
Some knowledge of standard office equipment including personal computers
A strong understanding and background in Indigenous studies, history and culture.
An understanding of the First Peoples Principles of Learning
A basic understanding of the Squamish Language would be an asset.
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.