The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

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Position Details Location:

Catholic Education Centre

Effective Date:

July 29th, 2024

Salary:

$121,746 - $145,250 per annum Job Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent of Special Education Services, the Senior Manager, Child & Youth Counsellor (CYC) is a dynamic leader who works effectively in a Catholic School Board environment. The Senior Manager, CYC is responsible for the quality of the child and youth counsellor services within the Halton Catholic District School Board. This position involves the hiring, supervision, deployment, clinical case supervision and performance monitoring of the Child and Youth Counsellor staff (in conjunction with Human Resources Services). The Senior Manager, CYC will work collaboratively with Special Education Consultants, all other Senior Managers; Coordinator for Special Education Services and other system leaders; develop and conduct in-service programs, workshops and presentations as deemed necessary and appropriate to promote professional development for all staff groups as part of the Senior Management Leadership Team.

Qualifications / Experience Qualified applicants must have a Masters degree in Child and Youth Work. Must be a member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.

Minimum of five (5) years of related experience. Experience working in a School Board or in a similarly relevant environment is an asset.

Excellent management, organizational, leadership, interpersonal skills as well as presentation skills both written and verbal.

Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Strong knowledge and proven experience with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Effective communication skills in dealing with stakeholders of school communities.

Expert knowledge of targeted mental health programming and its application in the school setting.

Expert knowledge in evidence based and evidence informed universal prevention and intervention programs/services with a focus on mental health.

Experience in developing and facilitating professional learning programs on mental health for both students and adult learners.

Working knowledge of the Youth Justice Act, Ontario Human Rights, Workplace Safety, Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario, Office of the Childrens Lawyers and applicable Ministry of Education PPMs i.e. Collaborative Partnership 149

Knowledge and understanding of the role of Ministry of Education's School Mental Health Ontario and the collaboration and partnership with community agencies, treatment centers, and health care facility

Awareness of the mission of Catholic Schools with the ability to navigate the complexities of providing mental health support and programming for children in a faith-based organization.Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire: an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) monthsEquity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

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If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) at?905-632-6300?or?1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.