PSSP- Child and Youth Counsellor

Job Code: 26

PSSP
15

Professional Student Services Personnel

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 12 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students

The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

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The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Student Support Services team for a p
ermanent
full-time opportunity in the capacity of Child Youth Counsellor .

Location: Paisley Road Public School, James McQueen Public School

Note:

School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs.

FTE and

Hours:

1.0 FTE; 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $57,801 - $78,770 per year (based on 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

College/Assoc
iation Fees: Reimbursement for full cost of professional fees as required by the Board

Start Date: To commence September 21, 2026

Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); permanent; full-time;
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) Union

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the school Principal, the responsibilities of the Child Youth Counsellor are as follows:

• To address the emotional barriers to student success
• Development of preventive social/behavioural programming
• Direct service to students relative to social, emotional or behavioural issues (i.e. conflict resolution, anger management, appropriate learning behaviours, peer interaction)
• Provide support to students and parents around a variety of social issues, including effective parenting, dealing with divorce and dealing with bereavement
• Acts as a liaison between school and parents, school and community agencies
• Assist with development of action plans and IEP'S for students around social, emotional and behavioural issues
• Other duties as assigned

• Child and Youth Worker Diploma or Degree and/or a combination of formal education (fields related to the development of children and/or special education) and work experience deemed equivalent by the Board
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with behaviour and mental health needs
• Experience working in the school system, consultation experience, and knowledge of collaborative proactive solutions and Zones of Regulation
• Full membership as a Professional certified in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care
• Experience with individual and group counselling, behavioural management programming

Please note:

An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information, refer to the UGDSB's Criminal Record Check for requirements.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting.

The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience…