Youth Care Worker
- Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Hours of work: (7) hrs. per day, five (5) days per week Duties to Commence: November 30, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $31.94/hr. · Internship
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- Pay
- Hours of work: (7) hrs. per day, five (5) days per week Duties to Commence: November 30, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $31.94/hr.
- Job type
- Internship
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- Experience
- Two years recent experience (within 5 years) in Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, and Life Skills
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
YOUTH CARE WORKER
Position Description
There is a position available for a Youth Care Worker at North Peace Secondary School. All Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until 12:00 pm noon on November 17, 2026.
Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), 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 problems. These students may be placed in alternative education programs or be receiving support in regular classroom programs.
Hours of work: (7) hrs. per day, five (5) days per week Duties to Commence: November 30, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $31.94/hr.
Duties
For More Information Please Contact
Krista Peregoodoff , Administrative Officer (250)785-4429 or email kperegoodoff@prn.bc.ca
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 hrcupe@prn.bc.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Description
There is a position available for a Youth Care Worker at North Peace Secondary School. All Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until 12:00 pm noon on November 17, 2026.
Reporting to the site Administrative Officer(s), 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 problems. These students may be placed in alternative education programs or be receiving support in regular classroom programs.
Hours of work: (7) hrs. per day, five (5) days per week Duties to Commence: November 30, 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.
- 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
For More Information Please Contact
Krista Peregoodoff , Administrative Officer (250)785-4429 or email kperegoodoff@prn.bc.ca
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 hrcupe@prn.bc.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, and district and community professionals to support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges. Help develop and deliver individual and group programs, provide crisis support, connect students and families with services, and maintain intervention records.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, at least two years of university or college coursework related to youth care and counselling, and two years of recent experience supporting youth with behavioural or mental health disorders. Applicants must also have a valid B.C. driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, a clean driving abstract, Food Safe certification, and the ability to complete required crisis intervention and safety training and pass a vulnerable sector criminal records check.
Skills
- Youth Care
- Counselling Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Anger Management
- Life Skills Coaching
- Social Skills Development
- Behaviour Management
- Group Facilitation
- Student Monitoring
- Interagency Collaboration
- Record Keeping
- Prioritization
- Difficult Conversations
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Krista Peregoodoff
Hiring contact email
kperegoodoff@prn.bc.ca
Categories
- Social Services
- Education
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Youth Care Worker
- Youth Care
- Counselling
- Social-Emotional Support
- Mental Health
- Behavioural Disorders
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Anger Management
- Life Skills Coaching
- Social Skills
- Self-Esteem Programs
- Behaviour Management
- Group Counselling
- Alternative Education
- Student Placement
- Student Progress Meetings
- School-Based Team
- Community Services
- Interagency Cooperation
- Physical Education
- Fitness and Recreation
- Intervention Records
- Funding Documentation
- B.C. Driver’s Licence
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Food Safe
- WHMIS
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search