Job Description

Requisition number

UTA00126

Job Category

Support Staff

Posting Start Date

Jun 30, 2025

Posting End Date

Jul 7, 2025

Location

Urban Indigenous Education Centre

Geographic Location

Toronto

Panel Type

Not Applicable

Working at the TDSB

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Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diversestudents and helping them to achieve success.



The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.

Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.



The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

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Child and Youth Counsellor

First Nations, Metis, Inuit


Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School



1 - Temporary, Full-time Position



Professional Support Services



This position will begin September 2, 2025 or as soon as possible.



Category D: $67,068.00 to $95,372.00 per annum (effective September 1, 2025)

(OSSTF- PSSP, Unit A) Work Year: 194 + 3 Days

Overall Purpose

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Child and Youth Counsellors (CYC) support students' success and achievement in academic and social opportunities through the development of therapeutic relationships. They provide direct mental health supports to students in their school environments including counselling to identify strengths and to develop life skills and foster growth and development.



The Child and Youth Counsellor, Itinerant works as a member of an interdisciplinary team comprised of Managers of Child and Youth Services, Principals, Vice Principals, Teachers, Professional Support Services staff, Caring and Safe Schools, Equity, Guidance, Student Success, Community Support Workers and others.



On professional matters, Child and Youth Counsellors report to the Managers of Child and Youth Services.



On operational matters, Child and Youth Counsellors report to the Principal.

Summary of Duties

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Provide a continuum of counselling services for students in conjunction with team members; Work collaboratively with the school support team to develop pro-active strategies and programs aimed at enhancing student success; Provide group or individual short-term goal-oriented intervention/conflict resolution counselling; Provide assistance to students in the acquisition, reinforcement and maintenance of academic, communications, social and personal management skills, including goal setting regarding attendance; Provide support and information to students and families regarding non-clinical community resources such as legal, day care, welfare, housing and transportation; Provide workshops and in-service opportunities for parents, staff and students Meet the professional expectations of Child and Youth Services (CYS) including preparation of reports and maintaining appropriate records as per the CYS Standards of Practice; Attend meetings and in-service seminars/professional development activities as required; and required; and Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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University Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work with one to two years' experience working with children/adolescents in a school setting; Experience in working with children/adolescents from equity-seeking communities; Demonstrated ability to provide group or individual short-term goal-oriented intervention/conflict resolution counselling; Demonstrate an understanding and active engagement in anti-oppressive practices in Child and Youth Care and the educational issues and barriers of equity seeking communities; Ability to maintain a co-operative working relationship in an environment where teamwork is essential; Strong organizational skills; Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of community resources that assist youth; Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and policies relating to youth; and Basic computer skills.

Special Requirements

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Program Specific Provisions & Responsibilities:

As a position preference, the successful candidate will self-identify as First Nations, Metis, Inuit, will have a strong understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, and have experience working within First Nations, Metis, Inuit communities; Knowledge of current education issues and barriers as well as an awareness of available supports is required to effectively support and advocate for First Nations, Metis, Inuit students and families; In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Ontario First Nations, Metis, Inuit Education Policy Framework and current issues and research pertaining to First Nations, Metis, Inuit education; and Demonstrated competence in the development of materials to support teachers and schools working with First Nations, Metis, Inuit populations.

Additional Information

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Assets:

Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care Second language Knowledge of and experience working with Restorative Practices.

Hours of Work:

Full-time: 7:00 hours per day, 35 hours per week



Work Year: 194 + 3 days

Location:

Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School

Wheelchair Accessibility:

For Information on accommodations during the application process at the TDSB, please visit the

People and Culture Department

or contact accessibility@tdsb.on.ca for further support.

Notes

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In the event of any permanent or temporary vacancies in the bargaining unit, permanent Employees, and Employees on temporary contact, in that order, who express interest in the vacancies, will be given first consideration for such vacancies.

Short listing of qualified bargaining unit members will be determined by seniority.

The Employer shall review the hours of work of existing employees and the economic impact which will result if the Employer offers this position to such employee. Employees whose combined total hours of work of this advertised position and any other position(s) held at the TDSB attract overtime under the ESA shall not be considered for this vacancy.

* It is anticipated that interviews will take place within two weeks after the closing date of the posting.