JOB TITLE: Temporary Child and Youth Worker (1.0 FTE)
LOCATION: Brantford, ON
Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide direct services and/or consultation to students, staff, and families. This individual will deliver evidence based social emotional, behavioural, and mental health interventions and programs, to individuals, groups, classrooms, and students who are on long term suspension or expulsion. They will also assist in re-entry plans and develop support plans for students that have been negatively impacted by student behaviour. The candidate will also respond, collaborate, and support crises and traumatic situations. This individual would also provide professional learning to staff and families.
In addition, the individual will follow Grand Erie procedures and practices related to, but not limited to, case management, informed consent, confidentiality, record keeping, and report writing and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted interview.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.
LOCATION: Brantford, ON
Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide direct services and/or consultation to students, staff, and families. This individual will deliver evidence based social emotional, behavioural, and mental health interventions and programs, to individuals, groups, classrooms, and students who are on long term suspension or expulsion. They will also assist in re-entry plans and develop support plans for students that have been negatively impacted by student behaviour. The candidate will also respond, collaborate, and support crises and traumatic situations. This individual would also provide professional learning to staff and families.
In addition, the individual will follow Grand Erie procedures and practices related to, but not limited to, case management, informed consent, confidentiality, record keeping, and report writing and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum Child & Youth Worker Diploma is required
- Verification of post-secondary education (diploma/degree or original transcript) will be required
- An understanding of evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches for supporting children and youth who struggle with self-regulation and social skills, as well as mental health
- An understanding of risk assessment Is preferred
- Knowledge of social-emotional learning and the ability to deliver programs in individual, group and classroom settings is preferred
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices to support crises and traumatic events is preferred
- Knowledge of local community resources is preferred
- Experience with school-aged students in an educational setting is preferred
- Experience with students having special education needs is preferred
- Ability to work as a member of a school and multi-disciplinary team is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively is required
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license is required
- Must be proficient in the use of computers
Job Specifications
Hours of Work
7 hours per day/35 hours per week for 1.0 FTE
Rate of Pay
Hiring Range $47,798 to $54,155 starting annual salary
Salary Range $47,798 to $57,333 annual salary
A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D).
OMERS pension plan.
Salary Range $47,798 to $57,333 annual salary
A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D).
OMERS pension plan.
Effective Date
September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Apply to
Join us! - Careers - Grand Erie District School Board
by Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Please quote posting # PSP 7-25-26 in your cover letter.
by Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Please quote posting # PSP 7-25-26 in your cover letter.
Existing Vacancy?
Yes
All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted interview.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.