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 24- 172 100% Permanent CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

Location: St John Guelph (2024-25 school year assignment)

Start Date: asap

34.5 hours per week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Salary Range: Step 1: $47,415 Step 8: $70,661 POSITION SUMMARY Provide on-site 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

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

Facilitate and provide supervision for student placement practicums

Additional duties as assigned REQUIRED 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

Experience conducting individual and group Counseling session

Training in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS)

A minimum of one-year experience in this or related position involving programming for children with behaviour challenges

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 Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply in writing by completing the non-teaching application form found under Job Opportunities on the Board website. Applications must also include a detailed cover letter, resume, supporting educational documents, and three professional references (listed on the application form). Please send above documentation, quoting the job posting number in the subject line. POSTING DATE: FRIDAY September 6, 2024 CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY September 12, 2024 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.