Description
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.
We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board.
Position Details:
School Locations:
Queen of Heaven Elementary
Effective Date:
Immediately
Salary:
$47,486 - $63,640 (as per the Collective Agreement)
There is a temporary, thirty-five (35) hour per week position available with duties effective immediately, ending at a date to be determined.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Child & Youth Counsellors, the Child and Youth Counsellors (CYCs) work as a member of an integrated school team. They collaborate with families, school staff, and community agencies to enhance student success and well-being. Child and Youth Counsellors promote, support, and facilitate school and class-wide preventative initiatives and programs that foster healthy, safe, and inclusive Catholic school environments. As part of an inter-disciplinary team, CYCs provide direct small group and individual support for students of all ages impacted by a range of social, emotional, and developmental concerns.
Qualifications / Experience:
Qualified applicants will hold a Child Care Youth Worker Diploma from a recognized post Secondary institution.
Related work experience.
Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
Problem solving, planning and creativity skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.
This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.
Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:
an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months
Equity and Inclusion
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Metis, 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.
Special Considerations
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Questions
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If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) at?905-632-6300?or?1-800-741-8382.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.
