1.0 Temporary Full Time School Child and Youth Counsellor

**Child & Youth Counsellor**

Position:1.0 Temporary Full Time Child & Youth Counsellor

Location:HDSB Schools

[Burlington, Halton Hills (Acton & Georgetown), Oakville, Milton]

Term: March 17 to June 27, 2025

Pay Rate:$60,413.00 - $71,593.00 per year as per the collective agreement

Salary step would be determined based on previous experience

Schedule: 10 Months/year (September - June); 35 hours per week

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is one of the fastest growing school districts in Canada. Together, our 10,000+ staff serve more than 66,000 students in more than 100 schools in the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are seeking a Child & Youth Counsellor to join our clinical services team.

For temporary long-term occasional (LTOs) positions, once hired, applicants have first consideration for permanent opportunities. A comprehensive Employee & Family Benefits plan applies to those in positions longer than 90 consecutive days.

Benefits of working as a Child & Youth Counsellor with the Halton District School Board:
Direct opportunity to impact student wellbeing

Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered

Professional Development / Mentorship provided

Opportunity to actively engage and learn collaboratively with peers

Opportunities to participate in a variety of ongoing ad-hoc committees and teams

**Position Summary**:
**Responsibilities will include**:
Providing direct service to students in class-wide, small group or individual formats

Engaging in in the provision of professional development related to whole class, small group and individual learning

Participating in multi-disciplinary School Resource Team meetings

Provide educator consultation

Provide suicide risk screening

Deliver/facilitate professional development to educators and other Board staff as requested

**Minimum Qualifications**:
A recognized Degree or Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care from an accredited institution or equivalent

A commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-racism

Strong interpersonal skills, and verbal communication skills

Flexibility, patience, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and team-orientation

Competence with Google Work Suite and electronic record keeping

A commitment to ongoing learning

Excellent judgment, organizational and time management skills

Authentic, resilient, dependable, reliable and have the ability to problem solve effectively

Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Knowledgeable of local community resources

Reliable transportation and the ability to work at a variety of locations throughout the day

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Experience working in a School Board setting

Current registration in the Ontario Association of Child & Youth Care (OACYC) would be an asset

Experience supporting individuals from a variety of lived experiences (socio-economic, cultural, etc.,)

Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving group

Broad understanding of and an inclusive approach to relationship building with diverse stakeholders in the community and in schools

Experience and/or interest in providing skills training to post-secondary students

**Appointments are conditional upon**:
Provision of an original copy of a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening dated within 6 months

Agreement to comply with the Boards policies, procedures and code of conduct

The Halton Region has been growing fast and growth is projected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. The region's population is anticipated to almost double in size by 2051, from a current population of 596,637 to a projected population of 1,100,000 by 2051.

Applications submitted directly to the Human Resources Department or the School will not be considered or processed.

First consideration for posted vacancies will be given to qualified applicants from the employee group in which the vacancy occurs.

Applicant Self Identification Questions:
As part of the recruitment and selection function, the HDSB will collect voluntary self identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HDSBs Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HDSBs Employment Equity Policy and Ontarios Anti Racism Data Standards:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. In accordance with HDSBs Employment Equity Policy, personal information collected on this form will aim to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. It works to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Encouraging diversity of the workforce in the school board is vital because the workforce should be