Child & Youth Worker, Long Term Positions

Overview

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At the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, we are guided by a strong system of values that promote dignity and respect for every individual. We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and abilities.

Child & Youth Worker, Long Term Occasional Positions

CUPE#-CYW.LTO

Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for CUPE local 1479 to permanent internal candidates.

$29.08 – $33.49 per hour

July 14, 2026, 4:00pm

• Child & Youth Worker — Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Patrick Harrowsmith & St. James Major Catholic Schools, 1.0 FTE September 1, 2026, up to April 20, 2027
• Child & Youth Worker — Georges Vanier & Sacred Heart Batawa Catholic Schools, 1.0 FTE September 1, 2026, up to June 25, 2027

Existing Vacancy

The ALCDSB builds faith-filled learning communities where each member is loved, inspired, and successful. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board inspires and nurtures strong communities of faith, engaged communities of learning, and compassionate communities of service. The ALCDSB serves more than 12,000 students in 43 schools across eastern Ontario.

The Child & Youth Worker position addresses the social, emotional and behavioural needs of students with their families and the school community. A key component to the role is the ability to build and model healthy, positive relationships and to develop rapport within the school community. The work supports school-based mental health promotion and whole-school programming for student well-being. The needs are identified by students, parents, administration, teaching and support staff and outside agencies.

The Child & Youth Worker offers support to individual students, groups or classrooms to develop skills and strategies that support engagement in their learning environment.

• College Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Behavioural Psychology or Behavioural Science. Consideration may be given to a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or Psychology with equivalent work-related experience
• A minimum of two years  age-related experience with children and families, preferably in an educational setting
• Excellent ability to organize and manage a diverse caseload within multiple sites and to be self-directed in time management for planning purposes
• Advocacy, Mediation and Conflict Resolution skills
• Proven ability to work within a highly confidential environment
• Proven ability to be punctual and dependable with own attendance
• Excellent knowledge of job related legislation, board policies, protocols and resource documents
• Proven excellent ability to work with sensitivity in a highly demanding area
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and referral processes

The Board is seeking candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Communication – Shares and receives information and ideas in a variety of ways and adapts to the needs of the audience to ensure the message is understood.
• Innovation – Creates, develops and implements new processes or services with the aim of improving the learning community for all.
• Interpersonal Relations – Displays characteristics and personal attributes that enhance communication and interactions. Establishes and maintains harmonious professional relationships by demonstrating respect and sensitivity to all.
• Leadership – Motivates groups of people, while maximizing the efforts of others to achieve a common goal.
• Planning and Organization – Plans, organizes and coordinates time, resources and tools to meet established goals.
• Professional Integrity – Models strong ethical or moral principles and always follows them, regardless of who is present.
• System Thinking – Sees, acknowledges and contributes to the shared mission and vision of the Board. Approaches all work done within ALCDSB as being part of a larger system that…