Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is pleased to share that we are looking to hire dedicated Child, Youth and Family Support Worker(s) (CYFSWs), to join our school district’s Student Support Services team, in a casual capacity! Under the general direction of the principal or designate, Child, Youth and Family Support Workers, work as part of the school-based team to provide supplementary support to priority learners.

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NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as and Stz'uminus First Nations and is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation.

Employing more than 2,200 professionals all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students, all NLPS staff are integral to the excellent education system and the positive workplaces within the district; supporting the Strategic Plan Goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

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About the Role

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Working with the school team provides guidance, ongoing assistance, encouragement and support to priority learners in developing and achieving appropriate behaviour, personal and life skills goals.
- Assists students integrating or re-integrating into the regular school system.
- Ensures compliance regarding current legislation and protocols (i.e.) Mental Health Act, Child, Family and Community Services Act (Child Protection), and Young Offenders Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and School District 68 Policies and Procedures.
- Upholds and demonstrates a standard of care no less than that required by the Code of Ethics of the Child and Youth Care Association of BC.




- Acts as a liaison between home and school (including encouraging the development of effective parenting skills).
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community agencies and resources; acts as a liaison and advocate for student and families as required.
- Facilitates and co-ordinates group sessions for youth, children and families, as required.
- Provides transportation for students as required.
- Supervises students when involved in program related activities.
- Maintains accurate reports, records and statistics on students.
- Attends staff, team and other scheduled meetings.
- Physical capability to perform the job duties.
- May, on occasion, be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- High school graduation or the equivalent.
- Successful completion a bachelor’s degree in child and Youth Care or Social Work or the equivalent combination of training and recent related experience.
- Two years current related work experience.
- Knowledge of current legislation and protocols (i.e.) Mental Health Act, Child, Family and Community Services Act (Child Protection), and Young Offenders Act, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current community and agency resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to complex referrals.




- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to employ prevention or intervention behaviour management strategies. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with children, youth and adults.
- Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
- Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to perform job requirements.
- Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.

Assignment: Casual, picking up work as and when required based on operational needs and as per the current Collective Agreement.

Wage: $34.12 per hour with an additional 10.8% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays.

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How to Apply To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details on the job posting itself (located via: ). Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Thursday October 1, 2026, and should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable tickets and diplomas. Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting and please note, all successful candidates of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are required to complete a criminal record check.

To all applicants: thank you for your interest, please be advised that only those applicants being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal chance employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.

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