REPLACEMENT YOUTH CARE WORKER - 27.5 Hours
About the role
**TITLE: REPALCEMENT **YOUTH CARE WORKER - 27.5 Hours
**DEPARTMENT: ****** Schools
**REPORTS TO: ****** Principal or Designate
WAGE: $32.32 - $33.67 hourly wage effective July 1, 2024
SUMMARY:
With direction from the teacher or administrator, the YCW assists in developing and implementing individual education plans for students with emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.
DUTIES:
- Maintains liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and their families.
- Conducts home and community visits.
- Assists in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with students who present unique and challenging behaviors.
- Provides guidance to students and their families.
- Organizes and participates in field trips and other special events.
- Provides transportation as needed.
- Assists the teacher in evaluating and reporting on individual students.
- Regularly participates in screening and review meetings as required.
- Regularly communicates with parents and community agencies under the direction of the teacher/administrator.
- Assumes additional responsibilities, which are site-specific.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (YOUTH CARE WORKER)
- Grade 12 education.
- Two year diploma/certificate (60 credits) from any accredited college or university in areas related to child or youth care and counselling.
- Two years of experience (which includes one year experience in the public education system) with exceptional children or youth in the appropriate age range.
- Valid British Columbia driver's license.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to follow directions with regard to individualized education plans and the dispensing of medication.
- Ability to deal with very challenging behaviors on a daily basis within an emotionally and physically demanding environment.
- Requires mature judgement in ensuring that the YCW provides services only in those areas in which he/she possesses the required skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate school equipment (e.g. recorders, computers, etc.)
- Basic computer knowledge skills required.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (e.g. art supplies, audio- visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
- Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
- Manual dexterity.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you encounter a problem with the application software, please contact the help line at Make a Future.
Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted
__ Facebook __ Twitter __ LinkedIn
Apply
Posted On
May 21, 2026 10:00 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
June 17, 2026 10:00 AM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Prince George
School/Location
Heather Park Elementary
+ Show more
Salary
$32.32 - $33.67
Employment Start Date
September 08, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply
Navigation
- About Us
- News & Events
- Regions
- Schools & Districts
- Careers
- Employee Resources
- Employer Portal
- FAQs
- Contact Us
Your Career in BC
__ Please wait while loading application information.
Information
OK
Incomplete Job Application
Yes No