Itinerant Child & Youth Care Worker

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Itinerant Child & Youth Worker to support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. This role involves collaborating with school staff and implementing tailored intervention plans to foster student well-being. The ideal candidate will have a Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma and experience in similar roles, particularly with students facing challenges such as autism. Join a forward-thinking team committed to equity and diversity in education, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience supporting students with autism and/or behavioural difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Create and implement intervention plans in collaboration with school personnel.

Skills

Child and Youth Care Work

Behavioural Management System (BMS)

Understanding Autism

First Aid Certification

Data Analysis for Behaviour

Education

Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma

Job description

CUPE LOCAL 2512

Itinerant Child & Youth Worker - Level 7

Specifics on location/schedule identified below

Job Posting #C-2025-19

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

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, self-esteem, 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 driver’s license as travel throughout the Waterloo Region may be required.
  
  

Hourly Rate: $34.93 to $36.76 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: To Be Determined

(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 are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (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 April 30, 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 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.

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 [phone], 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 Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 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.