Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker (On-Call)

About the role

Surrey School District is hiring an Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker for the September 2026 school year, working on an on-call basis. The worker supports Indigenous children, youth and their families so they can increase their level of school success, working with teachers, counselors, administrators and outside professionals to build positive relationships and provide social and emotional support. The Indigenous Services District Principal assigns workers to schools, and site-based administrators supervise them directly.

Key responsibilities

• Provide enhanced services that support classroom participation and help prepare students for partial or full return to the classroom, including temporary one-to-one monitoring.
• Work with school staff on behaviour management techniques and suggest modifications after reviewing their effectiveness with teachers at the School Based Team.
• Support the behavioural, emotional and social growth of Indigenous children and youth.
• Assist in developing Individual Education Plans and take part in School Based Team meetings.
• Liaise with Indigenous support agencies and statutory/government agencies, and encourage parents to take part in their child's education.
• Plan social and cultural events, workshops and programs addressing Indigenous issues, and monitor attendance and make home visits when requested.
• Maintain daily logs and records of services provided, and give career and educational guidance to Indigenous students and families.
• Be available for emergencies involving Indigenous students or their families, and promote cultural awareness in the school.

Required profile

• Grade 12 completion.
• Two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care from a community college or similar institution recognized by the district.
• Two years of practical experience caring for Indigenous children and/or youth with behavioural problems, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous history, traditions and culture, and experience helping schools plan initiatives for Indigenous students and families.

Required skills

• Knowledge of common behavioural issues, cognitive-behavioural interventions and the Grief/Trauma Cycle.
• Knowledge of British Columbia child protection laws and family systems theory.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with Indigenous students and families.