Description
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong, and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
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Child & Youth Care Worker - Continuing
Competition: S-24-511
Location/Dept: Devon Gardens Elementary
Hours: 30.00/MON to FRI/10 MONTHS/LIF-NO/EXTRA MINS-YES
Start Date: NOV. 26, 2024
Term of Employment: Continuing
Salary: $34.59 per hour
Posted: NOV. 4, 2024
Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., MONDAY, NOV. 11, 2024
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SUMMARY:
Reports to the Director, Inclusive Learning and works under the direction of the District Counsellor, and the District Coordinator. Participates as a member of a team to provide support to students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent. Required to have completed a Child and Youth Care Diploma, or Associate Degree, or a Community Social Service Worker Diploma. Post-Secondary Bachelor degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years supervised recent and relevant work related experience with children and youth is required. Proven ability working with at-risk school-aged children and youth as well as experience running groups with children and youth.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Valid B.C. Driver's License. Safe driving record; required to transport students in personal vehicle. Ability to work cooperatively with family, community and school personnel.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to follow school and community protocols. Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
Knowledge of WCB and WHIMIS regulations. Safe work practices.
The successful applicant will be assigned to various schools throughout the District by Inclusive Learning (i.e. Ladner, North Delta, Tsawwassen).
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All required documents must be submitted in your application which include:
resume
cover letter
External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at www.makeafuture.ca Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.
