Job Order Detail

Description

Education and Professional Certification
     * An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or a certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

Experience
     * Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioral, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
     * Experience as an educational assistant, job coach, or youth care worker is an asset.

Skills and Characteristics
     * Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
     * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships and professional alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
     * Ability to lead through encouragement, positive role-modeling, and support.
     * Engaging personality with diverse interests (e.g., outdoors, arts, sports) that can be leveraged to connect with students.
     * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
     * High emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
     * Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and understanding in daily interactions.
     * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
     * Ability to set clear, achievable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
     * Adaptability to new situations.
     * Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation.
     * Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
     * Basic computer proficiency.

Safety
     * Promote and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
     * Adhere to agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions, whether written or verbal.