24pssp43 - Child and Youth Counsellor

4 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR**

**ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)**

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is 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. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a **temporary, full time **opportunity in the capacity of **Child and Youth Counsellor**. This is a 10-month position (yearly from Sept. - June following the school year calendar) to commence as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of December 20, 2024 with possibility of an extension.

**Locations**: 0.6 FTE Kortright Hills Public School & 0.4 FTE Gateway Drive Public School

**Hours/FTE**: 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)

**Salary Range**: $56,366 - $77,335 - (based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2024), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act

**Board Information**: 10 months; temporary, full time; Professional Student Services Personnel

**Responsibilities**
- 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

**Experience and Qualifications**
- 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

**APPLICATION DETAILS**

**INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING**

Employment Equity
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $56,366.00-$77,335.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-03



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