Child & Youth Worker, Full Time

Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is seeking a Child & Youth Worker to support the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. This full-time position involves building positive relationships, promoting mental health, and working collaboratively with families and staff. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in an educational setting.

Benefits

Extensive health benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ongoing learning and career growth

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience with children and families, preferably in an educational setting.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License required.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Build and model healthy relationships within the school community.
• Support school-based mental health promotion.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Relations

Planning and Organization

Education

Graduate of the Child and Youth Care Program

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or Psychology

Job description

Job Opportunity

At the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, we are guided by a strong system of values that promote dignity and respect for every individual. We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and abilities.

Job Title

Child & Youth Worker

Job Posting Number

CUPE#2425-109-CYW

Eligibility

This position is open to all CUPE employees. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for CUPE local 1479 to permanent internal candidates. Temporary employees will have their applications considered prior to external applicants.

Full Time Equivalent

1.0 FTE

St. John XXII Catholic School & St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School, Kingston

Assignment

Effective date to be determined.

Working 7 hours a day, 5 days a week

About The ALCDSB

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board serves approximately 12,000 students, employs over 1,400 full-time equivalent staff, and covers a geographical area of more than 16,000 square kilometers (Whitney in the North, Picton in the South, Trenton in the West, and Kingston in the East).

The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful.

Position Summary

The Child & Youth Worker position addresses the social, emotional and behavioural needs of students with their families and the school community. A key component to the role of Youth Worker in ALCDSB is the ability to build and model healthy, positive relationships and to develop rapport within the school community. The work supports school based mental health promotion and whole school programming for student well-being. The needs are identified by students, parents, administration, teaching and support staff and outside agencies. The Child & Youth Worker offers support to individual students, groups or classrooms to develop skills and strategies that support engagement in their learning environment.

Qualifications

• A graduate of the Child and Youth Care Program or Behavioural Psychology or Behavioural Science;
• Consideration may be given to a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or Psychology with equivalent work-related experience;
• Youth Workers will require two to three years’ previous age-related experience with children and families, preferably in an educational setting;
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License;
• Excellent ability to organize and manage a diverse caseload within multiple sites and to be self-directed in time management for planning purposes;
• Ability to function as a member of a team and to develop leadership skills;
• Advocacy, Mediation and Conflict Resolution skills;
• Proven ability to work within a highly confidential environment;
• Proven ability to be punctual and dependable with own attendance;
• Computer literate, knowledge and ability to work with the latest programs supplied by Board;
• Excellent knowledge of job related legislation, board policies, protocols and resource documents;
• Proven excellent ability to work with sensitivity in a highly demanding area;
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and referral processes
  
  

The Following Would Be Considered Assets

• Ontario Attendance Counsellor Certification
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
• SafeTALK Training
• Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level 1
• BMS Training
• Crisis Prevention Training
  
  

The Board is seeking candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:

Communication

Shares and receives information and ideas in a variety of ways and adapts to the needs of the audience to ensure the message is understood.

Innovation

Creates, develops and implements new processes or services with the aim of improving the learning community for all.

Interpersonal Relations

Displays characteristics and personal attributes that enhance communication and interactions. Establishes and maintains harmonious professional relationships by demonstrating respect and sensitivity to all.

Leadership

Motivates groups of people, while maximizing the efforts of others to achieve a common goal.

Planning and Organization

Plans, organizes and coordinates time, resources and tools to meet established goals.

Professional Integrity

Models strong ethical or moral principles and always follows them, regardless of who is present.

System Thinking

Sees, acknowledges and contributes to the shared mission and vision of the Board. Approaches all work done within ALCDSB as being part of a larger system that is inter-related with strategic plans. Understands that work done in one part of ALCDSB impacts a variety of groups inside and outside of the Board.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Staff Wellness resources
• Ongoing learning and career growth
  
  

Application and Requirements

Applicants will only be accepted through Apply to Education.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a Criminal Background Check (CBC) with vulnerable sector screening current within six months of date of hire.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants who require accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department by email to make an accommodation request.

All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resources.

While we thank all those who have applied, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.