Itinerant Child & Youth Care Worker

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a Child and Youth Care Worker to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This position involves delivering targeted support programs and working collaboratively with parents, staff, and community resources. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and at least two years of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years similar work experience required.
• Courses related to understanding autism preferred.
• First Aid Certificate is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support students with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Deliver programs in bullying prevention, self-esteem, and social skills.
• Liaise with school staff, parents, and community agencies.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Education

Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma

Job description

Specifics on location / schedule identified below

Job Posting #C202520

Seniority is a determining factor

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38000 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. Selfidentification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.

General Description of Duties :

Child and Youth Care Workers (CYCW) work directly with students who are experiencing social emotional and / or behavioural needs. In collaboration with school and Board personnel the needs of the students are assessed and appropriate intervention plans are created implemented and supported. The CYCW may also be withdrawn from their regular assignment at one or more of their regular schools for an extended period of time to provide intensive support for a student in crisis as agreed between the school Administrator and the Learning Services department. The CYCW delivers programs in the areas of : bullying prevention selfesteem social skills conflict resolution emotion management etc. in either 1 : 1 or small group settings and on occasion in a classwide program. The CYCW liaises with school staff parents and community agencies to best support the child.

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 drivers license as travel throughout the Waterloo Region may be required.

Hourly Rate : $34.93 to $36.76 per hour

Hours of Work : Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week

Work schedule determined by the Supervisor

Weeks / Year : Approximately 41 weeks / year

Assigned to where the student needs are in the system)

Effective Date : ASAP

Applications will be considered in the following order :

• Qualified permanent CUPE Bargaining Unit employees with seniority.
• Qualified probationary and temporary CUPE employees including employees in other Bargaining Units / Associations.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

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

Application Process :

Applicants arerequiredto apply directly through Apply to Education at :

Applytoeducation assistance contact(Monday Friday 7 : 30 am 7 : 00 pm EST.)

In the application process identify your qualifications and abilities such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your Diplomas / Certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up until 4 : 00pm on May 14 2025

Detailed information on the application process can be found at :

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 selfidentify 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.

To request this file in large print please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at (519)extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer atExt. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 34 - 36

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