Child and Youth Care Worker

Original job posting

The Child and Youth Care Worker supports student social and emotional well-being through universal and targeted strategies within school environments. Key duties include facilitating small groups for emotional regulation and providing one-on-one coaching for behavior management.

Job details

With 53 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario. We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory. Open To: Open Competition Job Location: Various Position Type / Hours: Full-Time Permanent. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 35 hours weekly, aligning with school year, plus overtime as required. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Annual Compensation: 10 Month Grid Level 4 $53,261 - $65,391 commensurate with education, skills and experience. The Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) is a member of the Clinical Services Team, working under the direction of the Mental Health Lead to support student social and emotional well-being. This role focuses on implementing universal and targeted strategies that enhance well-being and support learning within classrooms and school environments. Responsibilities include supporting social-emotional classroom learning, facilitating referral-based small groups to develop emotional regulation skills (e.g., Unstuck and On Target, Kids Have Stress Too, Circles Program), and providing one-on-one coaching to build behaviour regulation strategies. The CYCW also contributes to staff capacity building and collaborates with school teams to develop Safety Plans in alignment with Behaviour Management Systems Training practices. Other activities may include: providing information sessions for families and caregivers, supporting student voice projects and tragic event responses. Required Skills and Qualifications: The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role: Child and Youth Care Diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field 3 years experience in Child and Youth Care Experience facilitating small groups with children and youth Background in implementation of mental health and behavioural support services to children and youth in a multi-disciplinary setting Demonstrated understanding of Emotional Validation, Regulation Strategies and Descalation strategies Certificate in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS), BMS Trainer Training is an asset Understanding of relevant legislation and standards, including Regulated Health Professionals Act (RHPA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPPA), Health Care Consent Act (HCCA), Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFSA), Education Act and Safe Schools Act Strong capability to identify issues and develop evidence-based interventions Proven experience working in multidisciplinary teams Competent in managing multiple cases and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, and ability to respond flexibly to changing student needs and dynamic school environments. Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to hr@smcdsb.on.ca by August 28, 2026 at 4:00pm. Please quote job posting number 187/26-27 in the subject line. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at hr@smcdsb.on.ca. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Reconciliation through Education, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB. THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

What you’ll do

The Child and Youth Care Worker supports student social and emotional well-being through universal and targeted strategies within school environments. Key duties include facilitating small groups for emotional regulation and providing one-on-one coaching for behavior management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Child and Youth Care Diploma or a related undergraduate degree and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of mental health legislation and certification in Behaviour Management Systems is highly valued.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• meet deadlines · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• future · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emotional Regulation
• Behaviour Regulation
• De-escalation Strategies
• Emotional Validation
• Small Group Facilitation
• Case Management
• Evidence-Based Intervention
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Safety Planning
• Mental Health Support

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector