Casual Child and Youth Worker

CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

The Child and Youth Worker provides support to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges that may interfere with their academic success and overall well-being. Working as part of the school team, the CYW promotes a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment while fostering positive relationships among students, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a three-year post secondary child and youth worker diploma program or equivalent plus a minimum of one to two years related job experience in child youth work;
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and the developmental needs of children/youth;
• Strong knowledge of group work practice and the ability to function effectively in group work;
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team.
• Self-starter with strong, organizational skills and the ability to manage caseload duties;
• Ability to deal with students in a calm, compassionate and professional manner;
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario driver’s license is an asset as travel throughout the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Region may be required;

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate, as required, in meeting the social, emotional and behavioural objectives for students;
• Assist in planning social, emotional and behavioral management programs, including participation in the delivery to students;
• Provide support in collaboration with teachers, parents and other support services;
• Assist in implementing therapeutic programs to individual and small groups of students;
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to individuals and groups;
• Observe and monitor students’ behavior and inform teacher/principal of progress;
• Liaise with parents and community agencies as required through the Principal;
• Deliver disciplinary measures in accordance with the Code of Behavior and Catholic values;
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Child and Youth Worker Supervisor.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter;
• Resume; and
• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary Child and Youth Worker program.

About Us:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative off ices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the  diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Carol Luciani

Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald

Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8

T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca

www.bhncdsb.ca