CUPE - Child & Youth Care Worker

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 81,175,000 - 85,309,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a Child & Youth Worker (Level 7) for Notre Dame Catholic School, Kitchener, ON. The role supports students with special needs, working with staff to implement behaviours and crisis plans across Waterloo Region.

Requirements include a 3-year Child & Youth Care Worker Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years related experience, and assets like First Aid and Autism courses. Vehicle and Ontario driver’s license may be needed for travel.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Child & Youth Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting students with autism and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Experience using data to understand behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Work with the special education team to develop individualized programs.
• Assist in crisis management plans and safety protocols.
• Maintain required student records and communicate progress to staff.
• Provide daily behaviour support and de-escalation.
• Participate in Collaborative Team meetings and Case Conferences.

Skills

Behavioural data use

Autism understanding

Risk/crisis management

Communication of needs

Education

Child & Youth Care Worker Diploma (3 years)

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

CUPE LOCAL 2512

CUPE - Child & Youth Worker - Level 7

Specifics on location/schedule identified below

Job Posting # 3965421

Seniority is a determining factor

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description of Duties

• Work with special education teacher and/or school administrator to develop a program to meet the student's needs;
• Assist school staff in developing and implementing crisis management plans to ensure the safety of all;
• Maintaining records as required pursuant to policies and procedures;
• Communicating to appropriate individuals on students' needs and progress;
• Constant supervision of student; implement proactive strategies to de-escalate negative behaviour;
• Assist with daily behaviour management program;
• Acting as a member of the Collaborative Team (CT) and attending CT meetings and Case Conferences as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma (3 year) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years similar work experience.
• BMS (Behavioural Management System) is a definite asset.
• Courses related to understanding autism.
• First Aid Certificate is a definite asset.
• Experience supporting students with autism and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Experience using data to understand behaviour.
• Have a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario driver's license as travel throughout the Waterloo Region may be required.

Hourly Rate: $35.93 to $37.76 per hour

Hours of Work: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work schedule determined by the Supervisor

Weeks/Year: Approximately 41 weeks/year

Location: Notre Dame Catholic School, Kitchener, ON

Effective Date: ASAP

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.

Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting yourprivacyand will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection ofPrivacyAct (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check.