Before and After School Care Attendant - Special Needs (Casual)

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE ATTENDANT - SPECIAL NEEDS (CASUAL)

There are casual positions available for Before and After School Care Attendants - Special Needs with School District No. 60. Applications must be completed online via the website and will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Please note that due to licensing requirements, only applicants 19 years of age or older can be considered for this position.

Reporting to site Administrative Officer and Before & After School Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for coordinating and providing before and after school care to school aged children who have special needs. Successful applicant may need to work at other locations as needed in Before & After School Care Attendant position.

Hours of Work: On an as needed basis
Duties to Commence: As soon as possible after closing
Work Base Year: 10 Months
Commencing Salary: $26.77/hr.

Duties to be assigned include:

• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for activities and rest periods.
• Maintain toys and other applicable equipment and assist in housekeeping duties.
• Provides personal care to students on a regular or routine basis. Personal Care is defined as duties which require the attendant to come into direct body contact with the student (includes but is not limited to toileting needs).
• Carries out child specific procedures as outlined in the Health Care Plan.
• Supplies support services related to the position, for example (photocopying, typing and filing).
• Uses a wide range of equipment including adaptive technology, augmentative communication devices, computer systems and software.
• May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Supervisor.
• Performs other job related duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Education Assistant or ECE college courses would be an asset
• One year training/experience working with school aged children is preferred
• Training/experience in non-averse behavior management programs, functional life skills curriculum personal care, discrete-trial-format instruction and communicating with low-verbal/non-verbal children. (College courses or School District workshops with certificate of participation).
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Food Safe Certificate
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate and other online safety training provide 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 starting employment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For more information please contact:
Susanne Currie, Before and After School Care Coordinator at 250-264-7186 via email at scurrie@prn.bc.ca

All applications must be made through Make A Future website for consideration for the position. If you require any 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.