CC#26-02-211, Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CCRCE in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Care Practitioner to work with assigned students in schools and collaborate with school teams to design proactive, evidence-based programming within MTSS. The role requires a post-secondary CYCP diploma/certificate, two years’ experience with school-aged youth, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills.

Salary is set per NSGEU contract with regular full-time terms, starting mid-September 2026 in a supportive school

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in CYCP or related field from an accredited program.
• Studies in growth and development, relational child and youth care practices and ethics, behavior principles and observation skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with school-aged children and youth.
• Acceptable combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish proactive relationships with vulnerable children and youth and provide appropriate interventions.
• Apply evidence-informed interventions related to social-emotional learning.
• Apply knowledge of MTSS to support academic and social success.
• Collaborate in program planning and interagency meetings to support well-being and success for students.
• Coordinate with school staff to implement positive reinforcement systems and routines.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Mediation

Group facilitation

Education

CYCP diploma/certificate

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CC#26-02-211, Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Competition #: CC#26-02-211

Position: Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Union: NSGEU

Family of Schools: Nova

Location(s): Enfield District School Hours Per Day: 7.00 Hours Per Week: 17.50 School Hours: 8:00-2:05 Assignment Hours: 7:30-2:30 Days: Mon,Tue --------------------------------------------- Elmsdale District School Hours Per Day: 7.00 Hours Per Week: 17.50 School Hours: 8:00-2:00 Assignment Hours: 7:30-2:30 Days: Wed,Thu,Fri

Status: Regular Full-time

Percentage: 12 Months

Salary: In accordance with the NSGEU Collective agreement

Additional Info:

Post Date: Thursday September 10, 2026

Close Date: Monday September 14, 2026 at 4:00:00PM

Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 15, 2026

End Date:

Introduction The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education is located in beautiful Central . Northern Nova Scotia, Canada serving approximately 19,000 children from Pre-Primary through to Grade 12. CCRCE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application from members of 'designated groups' which include persons of First Nations descent and African Nova Scotians.

The Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) works within a needs based and inclusive approach with assigned students in schools and is responsible for collaborating with school teams to help design and carry out proactive, evidence based programming for students who will benefit from social, emotional and behavior programs and supports.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in a related scope of practice such as Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study, Sociology, Psychology) or Nova Scotia Community College: Child & Youth Care Practitioner Program diploma from an accredited program is required.
• The diploma or certificate includes study focused on: growth and development, relational child and youth care practices and ethics, principles of behavior, activity based interventions and observation skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with school aged children and youth
• Acceptable combination of education and experience

Additional Assets

• Experience working with children and youth in an educational setting
• Direct knowledge of and experience with the community served
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience developing and facilitating programs and groups with children and youth (small group and school/classroom wide)
• First Aid and CPR
• Membership in the NS Child and Youth Care Workers' Association

Reports To:

SchoolsPlus Facilitator

JOB GOAL:

Within a needs based and inclusive approach, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) works with students in schools and is responsible for collaborating with school teams to help design and carry out proactive, evidence-based programming, with in the MTSS framework, for students who have social, emotional and behavior issues. This may include:

• working with students directly in education settings, supporting students who have difficulty coping in school/education settings
• Working collaboratively with SchoolsPlus staff, administrators, classroom teachers, educational assistants, specialist staff, community-based agencies, programs, services and supports
• Assisting students to develop social skills and self-regulation and engage in prosocial activities through recreation, summer and after school programs

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish proactive relationships with and provide appropriate interventions for vulnerable children and youth impacted by developmental trauma and or behaviour, social and mental health challenges.
2. Apply evidence informed interventions related to social emotional learning and culturally responsive pedagogy.
3. Apply knowledge of early childhood development as it relates to academic and social success through a multi-tiered support system (MTSS).
4. Collaborate in program planning (e.g., attending and participating in school-based meetings (e.g., Teaching Support Team, Student Planning Team, Transition) and interagency meetings) to support well-being of and success for students. Follow-up on actions agreed to.
5. Use approaches such as functional analysis of behavior under the direction of a school specialist (e.g., School Psychologist)
6. Coordinate and contribute to the effective implementation of strategies and good practices, such as a positive reinforcement system, visual schedule, movement breaks, etc.
7. Contribute to building a healthy and safe school environment by supporting positive behaviors
8. Work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, administrators, specialists and others to support the implementation of appropriate interventions and programming for students.
9. Engage in continuing education and professional development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Effective Communication
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm
• Effective mediation and conflict resolution strategies
• Demonstrated group/program development and facilitation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and conditions of employment as per NSGEU contract

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated per the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education's Personnel Performance Program that may include feedback from administrators, school-based specialists, and public comments as received.

Closing Notes

Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [e-mail] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations