Child and Youth Care Worker 

Child and Youth Care Worker Position

Pacific Academy is looking for qualified individuals for a part-time Child and Youth Care Worker position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Inclusive Education Team and broader school community
• Assist teachers in supporting students with at-risk behaviors and/or mental health conditions
• Provides individual and/or small group support to foster motivation in learning, build confidence, promote self-esteem and teach strategies
• Provides targeted support to students with social, emotional and behavioral concerns
• Monitors student behavior through observations over time, making adjustments as needed and documenting observational data
• Provides support in the areas of crisis intervention and safety plans
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Child/Youth Care Worker Diploma or Degree (or equivalent)
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (an asset)

Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) Job Description

• Work under the direction of School Principal
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the educational team
• In collaboration with appropriate school staff, attend SBT and ICM meetings when deemed appropriate

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Child and Youth Care Worker, and how that role fits in the broader school community
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all information according to PIPPA
• Follow appropriate protocols to report disclosures of child abuse
• Provide targeted support to students with social, emotional and behavioural concerns
• Use current research-based, best practices when implementing a program of support
• Support students in working towards IEP goals for caseload students
• Provide individual and/or small group support to foster motivation in learning , build confidence, promote self-esteem and teach strategies
• Consult with classroom teachers and school counselors regarding positive behaviour support plan strategies
• Maintain documentation of daily contacts with caseload students.
• Monitor student behaviour through observations over time, making adjustments as needed and documenting observational data.
• Comply with school and ministry policies and procedures
• Provide progress reports on caseload students (3x per year). See example

Potential candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with certifications, if applicable, to careers@mypacificacademy.net and download a Pastor Reference Form for their pastor to complete and submit directly to careers@mypacificacademy.net.