Child and Youth Worker
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Job Description
We are seeking an individual who is inspiredby our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integritycompassion inquiry and courage and who reflects our core competencies to join our Junior School as a Child and Youth Worker. This is afull-time permanent position starting in September 2025 (Time off over Christmas March Break and the Summer)
Why Havergal is the Place to Be
Founded in 1894 and located on abeautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto Canada Havergal College is one ofCanadas pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergartenthrough Grade 12. At Havergal Collegewe believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich historyspanning over 130 years we are committed to offering a contemporary liberalarts education which is rooted in the Anglican mission isto prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academicand cocurricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty andadministration staff we nurture a culture of capability that fostersself-confidence leadership critical thinking and global-mindedness within ourstudents.
We take pride in attracting and retaininghighly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our schoolremains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in thistransformative journey of education working together to empower young women tomake a positive difference in our world.
We arecommitted to building adiverseworkforce and an inclusive believe that aninclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect creativity andinnovation collaboration and accountability. To this end we encourageapplications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiencesand perspectives including women BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People ofColour) peoples LGBTQ2S and persons withdisabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who arecommitted to nurturing a community where integrity compassion inquiry andcourage thrive.
The Position:
The role of the Child and Youth Worker is tosupport faculty and families in meeting the needs of students who areexperiencing social-emotional and/or behavioural challenges. As a valued memberof the Junior School Learning Support Department the Child and Youth Worker(CYW) reports to the Head of Learning Support Junior School and collaborateswith the Learning Support Specialists. The CYW works alongside faculty andfamilies to support the positive social emotional and behavioural growth ofour students. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and crisismanagement skills.
Specific Accountabilities:
To support faculty inmeeting the social-emotional and behavioural needs of all learners by:
- Providing strategies for supporting students with social-emotional orbehavioural challenges.
- Responding to crisis situations to support faculty and students.
- Providing specific strategies and supports as specified in studentsIndividual Education Plan.
- Attending Junior School Learning Support meetings individual progressmeetings IEP review meetings and assessment debrief meetings to provide aperspective and strategies to support students.
- Consulting on Behavioural Support Plans Safety Plans StudentDistress Protocol and Individual Education Plans.
- Completing and/or supporting suicide risk assessments and supportingcommunication with families.
To support students by:
- Conducting direct observation of students of concern as identified bythe classroom teacher or parents and make specific recommendations forstrategies or other supports to meet the needs of the student.
- Implementing evidence-based programming to support studentssocial-emotional wellbeing in 1-1 small group and whole class environments.
- Identifying when a student requires external supports andcommunicating with parents to facilitate this process.
- Monitoring the progress of students and communicating with facultyand families to ensure transfer oflearned skills.
- Maintaining observation records incident reports and otherdocumentation on a student to provide insight into behavioural or social/emotionalsupport needs.
- Providing consistency and support in managing social/emotional and/orbehavioural concerns during unstructured times in the school day (recesslunch outdoor play).
- Liaising with outside service providers to integrate strategies andsupports into the classroom environment.
To stay current withresearch by:
- Attending professional development opportunities.
- Reading professional literature.
- Sourcing resources for the school.
To develop new andenhance existing professional relationships with:
- Faculty to develop their capability.
- Parents to provide understanding of the learning needs of their child.
- Support the Head of Learning Support Junior School by:
- Providingregular updates on students with social emotional and/or behavioural challenges.
- Maintainingstudent records and documentation of student meetings.
- Recommendingappropriate strategies to strengthen social/emotional and behaviouralprogrammes.
- Working withthe Admissions team to review student applications and to facilitate studenttransitions.
- Independentlymanaging a school-assigned caseload of students requiring social/emotional andbehavioural support.
- Maintainingdocumentation of all individual sessions parent communication consultationsand observations.
To facilitatecommunication with all stakeholders by:
- Attending Junior School faculty meetings.
- Meeting regularly with the Head of Learning Support Junior School todiscuss student issues or concerns.
- Collaborating with Learning Support Specialists to support studentswith identified needs.
Qualifications Knowledge and Experience
- Registered as a CYW through OntarioAssociation of Child and Youth Care
- 5 years experience as a CYW
- Experience working in a school setting
- Understanding of confidentialityassociated with this position
- Expertise in social-emotional andbehavioural intervention planning implementation and assessment
- UMAB (Understanding and ManagingAggressive Behaviour) Certification
- ASSIST Training or similar self-harmawareness and response training
- Knowledge of differing needs andstrategies for supporting neurodivergent students
- Strong organizational and communicationskills
- Self-starter able to work in aself-directed manner appropriate to changing needs
- Ability to support faculty and staff inbuilding a culture of capability
- Ability to build relationships with allstakeholders
- Problem-solver in situations that arechallenging
- Technologically literate with the abilityto independently maintain student records
- Understanding of the unique aspects ofworking in an independent school
- First Aid/CPR
Demonstrated ability and commitment tothe Core & Leadership Competencies of;
- Inclusive Excellence
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Integrity & Trust
- Learning Agility
- Communication
- Growth Mindset
All qualified candidates are encouraged toapply and express their interestno later than June 9 2025. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Havergal College thanks all applicants inadvance.Only those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-freerecruitment and selection process and work environment in accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy towork with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the you require accommodations please contact Cathy LeBlanc at ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@.
Employment Type
Full Time
