26-126 Child Youth Care Worker

26-126 August 21, 2026 Competition Number Date of Distribution Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 pm, Friday, August 28, 2026. Effective: September 8, 2026 Description: Child Youth Care Worker Location: Chilliwack Middle School Hourly Rate: $32.93 Shift (subject to change): 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Hours per Day/Week: 7 hours per day / 35 hours per week Months per Year: 10 Deadline Date: August 28, 2026 Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Stacey Pickles, Principal of Chilliwack Middle School, (604) 795-5781. Please Note: Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification. CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER Job Band: 11 Division: 5 (Assistants) Reports to: Principal or Designate Job Summary Upon assignment by the principal or designate, a Child and Youth Care Worker provides assistance to teachers, severe behavioural students and parents. He/she works collaboratively with other employees, parents, students and community partners. Duties And Responsibilities Assists in developing specific strategies for students to achieve acceptable personal/social behaviour patterns. Assists with planning, implementing and monitoring behaviour management programs including observation, record keeping, follow-up, and reinforcement. Participates in meetings and consults with student support services, classroom teachers, School Based Team, parents and other agencies. Works with students on a one to one or small group basis to reinforce targeted behaviour goals as indicated in the student behaviour plan (IEP). May assist with planning and implementing family, group and individual counselling programs. Performs other related or emergent duties, as determined by the District Counsellor. Provides guidance, encouragement and support to students in the development of their social skills and responsible behaviour. Organizes recreational programs including arranging transportation. Organizes and supervises programs such as foods, workshop, physical education and crafts. Equipment Used Photocopier, telephone, computer and other classroom related equipment. Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences or equivalent. Over one years' experience working with children with behaviour and/or emotional disorders. A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence. Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding. Ability to apply behaviour management strategies to a given situation. Ability to respond to violent behaviour. Ability to intervene in crisis situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform individually and as part of a team. Ability to use courtesy and tact when dealing with the public, parents, staff and students since contacts are a major element of the job requiring considerable communication and human relations skills for such purpose as influencing, persuading, motivating, or negotiating with others, and in dealing with highly sensitive issues. Ability to plan and schedule work and organize workload effectively. July 1, 1994 District Behaviour Facilitator Revised: October 26, 2006 District Behaviour Facilitator Revised: June 1, 2008 Revised: April 29, 2014 Child & Youth Care Worker

The Child and Youth Care Worker provides support to teachers, parents, and students with severe behavioral needs. They develop and implement behavior management programs and provide guidance to help students develop social skills.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification. At least one year of experience working with children with behavioral or emotional disorders and a valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license are required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Behaviour Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Social Skills Development
• Counselling
• Case Documentation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Program Planning
• Student Support

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level