1.0 FTE, Full-Time, Temporary Child & Youth Worker

JOB POSTING

For OSSTF Support Staff

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week

Qualifications :

• Child and Youth Worker Diploma, or;
• Developmental Services Worker Diploma, or
• Social Services Worker Diploma
• will consider alternative post-secondary education and experience in the field.

The successful candidate shall :

Responsibilities : The Child and Youth Worker contributes to the provision of a spectrum of services for children and youth who are dealing with a wide range of social, emotional or behavioural challenges. Their work focusses on behavioural concerns related to students in partnership with teachers, parents and support services personnel. The core functions of the position are in the form of intervention and prevention strategies including but not limited to :

The Child and Youth Worker is guided by on-going assessment and consultation with others who are involved with the student. Interdisciplinary consultation, school team meetings, case conferences, I.P.R.C’s, IEP’s, and developing safety measures to protect students and staff are key functions of the position.

Applications MUST include a complete summary of education and work experience. Applicants must also submit the names of three (3) professional references, one of which must be a current or most recent immediate supervisor, along with telephone numbers and email addresses, and a written authorization from the applicant permitting the Board to contact these references. Information from such persons will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

For further information or clarification, please contact :

Doug Kashak, Mental Health Manager

dkashak@sgdsb.on.ca

Dean Burke, Principal

dburke@sgdsb.on.ca

Only applications submitted through Apply to Education will be considered.

Superior-Greenstone District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Following the interview process all applications will be destroyed.