Youth Care Worker - Temporary
About the role
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, Phone: (250) 378-5161
**PLEASE POST FOR ALL C.U.P.E. LOCAL 847 STAFF ********C.U.P.E. EXTERNAL JOB POSTING NO. 25-54 ******
**POSITION: **********Youth Care Worker - Temporary
Community Learning Center
6.0 hours per day – 5 Days/week on school days only
EFFECTIVE: Friday, January 23, 2026 – June 26, 2026
** SHIFT: Day – Exact timing of the hours to be determined by the Administrator SALARY: **As per Collective Agreement
******RESPONSIBILITIES: **
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal or designate, the Youth Care Worker provides assistance to students who display vulnerabilities in social competencies and interpersonal relationships. The YCW will collaboratively work with staff in developing individual social and behavioural programs to assist students in reaching the goals outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plan and when indicated, or Integrated Case Management Plan.
- Report to the District Principal of Student Support Services and work under the direction of school Principals as a part of the Social Emotional Learning Team.
- Work in collaboration with school staff and other agencies to foster and develop the individual student's potential.
- Encourage and assist students to have learning and coping skills that will enable them to perform more successfully in school and the community.
- Support children and youth to achieve their goals using a strengths-based approach.
- Maintain liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and their families.
- Assist in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with students who present unique and challenging behaviors.
- Provide guidance to students and their families.
- Regularly participate meetings as required.
- Regularly communicate with parents and community agencies under the direction of the administrator and School Based Team.
- Participate as a member of a team to provide support to students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges.
- Provide clerical support
- Participate and contribute to regular staff meetings and professional development.
- Assume additional responsibilities, which are site-specific.
**QUALIFICATIONS: **
- Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with family, community, and school personnel
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an educational team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain highly organized records and detailed information on students and programs, as well as perform other clerical tasks of limited scope.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow school and community protocols.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Required to have completed a Child and Youth Care Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years supervised recent and relevant work-related experience with children and youth is preferred.
- Proven ability working with at-risk school-aged children and youth as well as experience running groups with children and youth.
- Employment is subject to a criminal record check.
- Vehicle and driver's license
Please submit your interest for this role to Kassey Buckland, kbuckland@sd58.bc.ca before the above listed closing date and time.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Barb McLean, Director of Human Resources, or your Union President.
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A. Mouland
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Posted On
March 31, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Merritt
School/Location
Community Learning Centre
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Salary
33.29
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
End Date
06/26/2026
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Youth Care Worker - Temporary
About the role
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, Phone: (250) 378-5161
**PLEASE POST FOR ALL C.U.P.E. LOCAL 847 STAFF ********C.U.P.E. EXTERNAL JOB POSTING NO. 25-54 ******
**POSITION: **********Youth Care Worker - Temporary
Community Learning Center
6.0 hours per day – 5 Days/week on school days only
EFFECTIVE: Friday, January 23, 2026 – June 26, 2026
** SHIFT: Day – Exact timing of the hours to be determined by the Administrator SALARY: **As per Collective Agreement
******RESPONSIBILITIES: **
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal or designate, the Youth Care Worker provides assistance to students who display vulnerabilities in social competencies and interpersonal relationships. The YCW will collaboratively work with staff in developing individual social and behavioural programs to assist students in reaching the goals outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plan and when indicated, or Integrated Case Management Plan.
- Report to the District Principal of Student Support Services and work under the direction of school Principals as a part of the Social Emotional Learning Team.
- Work in collaboration with school staff and other agencies to foster and develop the individual student's potential.
- Encourage and assist students to have learning and coping skills that will enable them to perform more successfully in school and the community.
- Support children and youth to achieve their goals using a strengths-based approach.
- Maintain liaison with teachers, counsellors, administrators, students and their families.
- Assist in the development and implementation of specific academic/social interventions with students who present unique and challenging behaviors.
- Provide guidance to students and their families.
- Regularly participate meetings as required.
- Regularly communicate with parents and community agencies under the direction of the administrator and School Based Team.
- Participate as a member of a team to provide support to students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges.
- Provide clerical support
- Participate and contribute to regular staff meetings and professional development.
- Assume additional responsibilities, which are site-specific.
**QUALIFICATIONS: **
- Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with family, community, and school personnel
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an educational team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain highly organized records and detailed information on students and programs, as well as perform other clerical tasks of limited scope.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow school and community protocols.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Required to have completed a Child and Youth Care Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years supervised recent and relevant work-related experience with children and youth is preferred.
- Proven ability working with at-risk school-aged children and youth as well as experience running groups with children and youth.
- Employment is subject to a criminal record check.
- Vehicle and driver's license
Please submit your interest for this role to Kassey Buckland, kbuckland@sd58.bc.ca before the above listed closing date and time.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Barb McLean, Director of Human Resources, or your Union President.
BM/kb
pc: CUPE Executive
D. Anderson
A. Mouland
Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow
__ Facebook __ Twitter __ LinkedIn
Apply
Posted On
March 31, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Merritt
School/Location
Community Learning Centre
+ Show more
Salary
33.29
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
End Date
06/26/2026
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Certificates & Diplomas
Apply
Navigation
- About Us
- News & Events
- Regions
- Schools & Districts
- Careers
- Employee Resources
- Employer Portal
- FAQs
- Contact Us
Your Career in BC
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Information
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Incomplete Job Application
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About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.