Description
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. We are composed of over 81,000 students enrolled in 151 facilities (125 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have approximately 8000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. We are one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. As a progressive employer we support flexible work arrangements through a remote work policy. We are currently accepting applications for the position of:
Child & Youth Care Practitioner
Position Type: Contract - Full-Time/Part-time
Effective Immediately Throughout the Academic School Year
Salary Range -
$51,445 - $76,450 - Diploma
$64,253 - $98,397 - Degree
Location(s): Board-Wide - Multiple Locations
POSITION SUMMARY
This position reports to the Superintendent of the respective Family of Schools.
Child & Youth Care Practitioners operate under the direction of the Family of Schools Superintendent or another Superintendent, and under the Supervision of the school Principal, to deliver programs and supports to individuals or groups of students with social, emotional, developmental and self-regulation needs, in collaboration with educators and Support Services Personnel.
Qualifications for Child and Youth Worker
College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care.
Minimum two (2) years of Child and Youth Care practice experience following graduation.
Experience within an educational system preferred.
Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.
Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and a covering letter by, quoting File: Child & Youth Care Practitioner fully detailing your experience and qualifications. For more details regarding the job description please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24436.
Visit www.dpcdsb.org for more details.
The successful applicant will be required to submit a current original criminal reference check prior to commencing employment with the Board.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to:
• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin.
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24670 to provide your contact information. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.
