Youth Care Worker at School District #60 (Peace River North)

YOUTH CARE WORKER

Position Description

There is a position available for a Youth Care Worker with School District No. 60. All Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until 12:00 pm noon on July 14, 2026.

School District 60 is looking for a compasionate, dedicated Youth Care Worker to assist in addressing the emotional and social well-being of our students. The Youth Care Worker will support the planning, continuous improvement and implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Social Emotional Learning.

Reporting to the Director of Instruction (SEL/Counselling), this position is responsible for working in collaboration with the classroom teacher or school counsellor and various district resource personnel in providing services to students having difficulties coping as a result of social/emotional or mental health wellness.

Hours of work: (7) hrs. per day, five (5) days per week

Duties to Commence: September 8, 2026

Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary: $31.94/hr.

Duties

• Participate in student placement, student progress, and school-based team meetings.

• Assists the teacher/counsellor in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group life skills, social skills, self-esteem, and behaviour management programs in school and community settings.

• Provide crisis intervention and management in both individually and as part of a crisis management team.

• Facilitate group counselling sessions under the direction of the school counsellor.

• Monitor students as required.

• Assist students and families in connecting with and accessing outside agency services.

• Transport identified students to services and visit homes to provide support, on a limited basis.

• Consult with other professionals in the community and promote inter-agency cooperation.

• Participate in daily physical education, fitness and recreation programs.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and evidence of interventions.

• Gather documents for funding purposes.

• Assumes other responsibilities that are site and program specific.

• Performs other job-related duties as directed.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Minimum of two years of university or college course work in areas relating to youth care and counselling;
• Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention; (15 hour certification program) required before completion of probationary period.
• Two years recent experience (within 5 years) in Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, and Life Skills
• Coaching, working with youth, with diagnosed behaviour or mental health disorders (i.e. FAS, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Childhood Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Eating Disorder);
• Valid B.C. drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Clean Drivers Abstract
• Food Safe
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Ability to manage difficult conversations
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to staring employment

PLEASE NOTE: Proof of graduation and/or highest level of education is required prior to starting position

For more information please contact

Carleen Andrews, Director of Instruction (250)262-6000 or email ***email_hidden***

All applications must be made through Make A Future website for consideration for the position. If you require assistance with the online application process, please contact Colleen Stewart at 250-262-6008 or [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.