Child and Youth Care Workers work collaboratively with teachers, counsellors, school administrators and other allied professionals in support of learner success. Child and Youth Care Workers assist in the delivery of programs and services to students identified as experiencing behavioural challenges, sometimes with additional learning difficulties. Although responsibilities vary from site to site, the Child and Youth Care Worker’s duties within the school setting include supporting the development of learner social-emotional well-being via, in part, the implementation of positive behaviour support plans and the implementation of various programs and techniques promoting learner social skill development and positive self-image.

Provides individual care and support to students with moderate to severe behavioural problems to promote self-esteem, build social skills, modify behaviour, encourage an interest in learning. Counsels in anger management, personal hygiene, problem-solving skills, life skills and conflict resolution. Discusses and coordinates behaviour management techniques with teachers of integrating classes.

Periodically reviews the effectiveness of such techniques with teachers, suggests modifications where necessary, and monitors student behaviour until the school based team, the teacher, appropriate district counsellor, etc.



Organizes care plan meetings, field trips, skills workshops and community speakers. Knowledge of behavioural problems commonly encountered by Child/Youth Care Workers, and what strategies and corrective measures are generally applicable.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language. Knowledge of the various acts, laws and legal obligations that protect children in the Province of British Columbia. Completion of grade 12, plus a Certificate as a Child and Youth Care Counsellor from a community college or similar institution recognized by the district.

Two years practical experience in work related to the care of children or youth with behavioural problems or an equivalent combination of training and experience. On-Call Child and Youth care workers are required to be available Monday-Friday for a variety of school and district office assignments, and will be eligible to apply for internal positions as they become available. All successful applicants are required to join CUPE Union Local 728.

As per the CUPE collective agreement the wage for this position is $36.37 per hour plus perks and pension.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment.

📌 Overnight Child and Youth Care Worker (Surrey)
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