Secr%C3%A9taire de direction Offres d'emploi - Kelowna, BC

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is now accepting external applications for : Youth Care Worker Permanent, part-time (26.5 hr / wk) Effective August 28, 2024 The Youth Care Worker works with individual or group(s) of students requiring behaviour supports / interventions. Youth Care Workers will work under the direction of a teacher and the general supervision of a Teacher or Principal. Examples of Work 1. Assisting in the implementation of program objectives by addressing problems that are preventing students achieving success. 2. Working with students who have exceptional social / emotional needs and referring them to other support services as necessary. 3. Designing, implementing and evaluating interventions with students and families, under the direction of the appropriate district or school based supervisor. 4. Maintaining liaison with students, their parents / guardians, relevant staff and outside agencies as necessary. 5. Providing reports as required. 6. Establishing and maintaining records of individual and group student contacts. 7. Provides individual or small group activities for students aimed at fostering and supporting success. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skill 1. Understanding of behavior disorders and mental illness. 2. Observational, motivation, and behavior management skills. 3. Communication, cooperation and collaborative skills 4. Must possess the ability to be supportive. 5. Must be capable of working cooperatively as a team member. 6. Must possess good interpersonal skills. 7. Must be capable of maintaining strict confidentiality. 8. Must possess an ability to understand the needs of youth having mental, emotional and / or behavioral difficulties. Training, Certification & Experience 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Qualified applicants will have completed post-secondary education in Youth & Family Services, Social Work or Counselling. Unqualified applicants will have a combination of education / experience in at least one area of adolescent psychology, behavior management, youth work or related fields. 3. Valid drivers license. Valid drivers license. 4. Certification in MANDT or NVCI De-escalation strategies would be an asset. Rate of Pay As per Collective Agreement 440 $31.79 / hr Qualified Youth Care Worker $28.60 / hr Non-Qualified Youth Care Worker For further information,