Temporary CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

York Region District School Board; Ontario; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Child and Youth Worker for a temporary position. The role involves providing support to students facing personal and behavioral challenges, collaborating with school personnel, and managing individual education plans. Candidates should possess a Child & Youth Worker diploma and relevant experience, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in programming for children with behavior challenges.
• Training in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) is required.
• Membership in Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support to children for personal, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Respond to emergency or crisis situations and assist with behavior management.
• Liaise with community agencies and manage student records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Child & Youth Worker diploma

Job description

M. Gazzola, Chair M. Glazier, Director The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.Job Posting 25-082 100% Temporary CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER Location : Itinerant Start Date : September 2, 2025 End Date : June 26, 2026 Schedule : 34.5 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 8 : 30 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m., Friday 8 : 30 a.m. and 4 : 00 p.m.) Annual Salary Range : Step 1 : $48, 829 – Step 8 : $72,076 Provide onsite support to children in the development of strategies for coping with personal, social, emotional, and / or behavioural issues.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : Respond to emergency or crisis situations Provide direct assistance with behaviour management including observing, monitoring, and reporting Provide emotional / social and behavioural support to students within classroom and school settings; specifically, students on the School Child and Youth Worker's Priority Caseload Consult and assist school personnel in developing, implementing, modifying, and evaluating social skills, preventative strategies, and behavioural programs Liaise with community agencies in support of specific children Manage and maintain student records and caseload Act as a resource person at school team meetings, parent meetings, system resource meetings, and community agency case conferences Utilize the techniques of Behaviour Management System to safeguard student and staff safety when required Contribute to the development of the Individual Education Plan / Action Plan Recommend resource material Additional duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE : A Child & Youth Worker diploma Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a professional team Training in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) A minimum of one-year experience in this or related position involving programming for children with behaviour challenges Proven ability to work as part of a professional team This position involves travel to schools within the Board, and therefore the successful candidate must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC) is an asset Wellington Catholic District School Board requires all candidates to apply through Apply to Education.POSTING DATE : Thursday, May 8th, 2025CLOSING DATE : Wednesday May 14th, 2025, at 4 : 00 PM Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

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Child And Youth Worker • Ontario, Canada