Child and Youth Worker - Job Description

Summary

The vision of our independent, First Nations school holds language and culture at its centre. h?aah?uupay?ak School, Kindergarten to Grade 7, is a place where continuous teaching is done with care. Children meet their academic potential, while gaining knowledge and appreciation of their culture. Learning language and culture is core to staff development as well. The CYC Worker supports students and staff within the objectives and goals of h?aah?uupay?ak Society. The CYC Worker ensures that social, emotional and physical well-being of all children is integral in all activities.

Key CYC Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children

Promotes behavioural change and personal growth for children who may have a range of challenges; as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.

Designs, implements and evaluates child-centered, individual plans (team approach) to aid in education and life skills

Supports children to achieve their established goals using a strengths-based approach

Assesses childrens primary needs using trauma-informed practices

Participates in case-conferencing

Maintains accurate files, as appropriate

Increases awareness of community resources and understanding of family needs in our region

Consult, follow direction and work as member of a multi-disciplinary team

Participates and contributes to regular staff meetings and professional development

Develops respectful, cooperative working relationships with staff, families, service workers and community

Adheres to policies and procedures and meets all legal, contractual, financial and other requirements of the school

Represents h?aah?uupay?ak School in a positive and professional manner at all times

Engages in other school duties as directed.

Qualifications: Post-secondary education in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Solid experience working with children with social-emotional, physical or mental developmental challenges

Experience and understanding of trauma-informed practices

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with children; adapting to accommodate

developmental needs

Culturally competent practices and understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities, families and individuals

Accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of student information and agency records

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational and interpersonal oral and written communication skills

Successful result of Criminal Record CheckQualified candidates seeking to apply are invited to submit a covering letter along with a current resume by October 16th, 2020.Please email covering letter and resumes to principal@haahuupayak.com Respectfully,

Nancy Logan

Principal

haahuupayak school

ph. 250 724 5542

fax. 250 724 7335