Job Description

CHILD AND

YOUTH WORKER

The

Child and Youth Worker will be responsible for the delivery of social-emotional

and behavioural programs to support educational programs under the direction of

the Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will assist the team in the

development of programs and activities for individual needs, specifically,

alternative programming for social skills and self regulation that is outlined

in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). CYWs will also provide supportive

counselling and group interventions to assist students, liaise between home,

school and social service agencies, and support safety plans.

Itinerant

positions:
Itinerant

CYWs will provide support for two elementary schools with regularly scheduled

times at each of their respective schools. CYWs will respond to school-based

requests and support students focusing on socio-emotional learning through

groups (Friends, CBT, Roots of Empathy etc.), as well as providing one-on-one

support under the clinical supervision of an area Social Worker. Itinerant CYWs

will also support and implement universal and targeted strategies and

initiatives within their schools and classrooms that promote student well-being

as it relates to learning. The nature of this position could also require the

successful candidate to service large geographical areas; mileage reimbursement

at the Board approved rate.

LOCATION AND

PRINCIPAL /

SUPERVISOR NAME

F.T.E.

Position

Details

STATUS

Severn Shores & Regent Park

Maureen Wallace, Dawn Franks & School Principal(s)

1.0 FTE

6.5 HOURS DAILY

Itinerant - the successful candidate will be assigned to a pair of schools and will alternate days at each school. Staff may also be expected to drive to assigned locations within Simcoe County.

TEMPORARY

Salary Range: $23.20 - $27.62 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Qualifications:
Required: Three year college diploma: Child and Youth

Worker, or equivalent three year college diploma / university degree with a

focus on child and youth studies. Experience with behaviour management

techniques and strategies and the implementation of behaviour plans. Knowledge

of mental health, cultural and social issues impacting youth. Excellent

communication, interpersonal, organizational skills, problem solving skills and

the ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to adapt to

changing situations in the workplace. Ability to maintain confidential

information. Basic skills in various software applications, e.g. MS Office.

Preferred : Knowledge of Simcoe County

District School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures Memoranda and

Numbered Memoranda. Knowledge of community and social service agencies. Knowledge

of social emotional skill development strategies. Knowledge of drug and alcohol intervention

strategies. Previous counselling experience, particularly Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. Knowledge of board approved crisis

intervention programs, e.g. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS). First Aid and

CPR Certificate. Well developed mediation skills. Previous experience working

in an educational environment.

A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED

TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.

University degree holders must also attach

transcripts showing related courses.

** This position works 6.5 hours during the school year. Locations

are subject to change to meet student needs. The duties, responsibilities and

requirements for the position are not limited to the above but may include all

of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Child and Youth Worker.

Participation in the OMERS Pension

Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an

OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are

invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site

at www.applytoeducation.com.

Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and

qualifications on or before 12:00

p.m. on the closing date . Cover letters may be addressed to the Principals listed above. Any application not received through the

ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view

the posting on the ATE web-site, select \xe2\x80\x9cSearch Jobs\xe2\x80\x9d, select \xe2\x80\x9cSupport

Applicants\xe2\x80\x9d, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe

County District School Board. To apply for the posting:
1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical,

Custodian, etc.) applicant account;

2. Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;

3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;

4. Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;

5. Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on

the job description page.

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail

or by fax . Should you require

assistance in registering for ATE, please contact the ATE Help Desk at

1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices that provide equal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In support of our Strategic Priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives to assist the Board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.