CUPE - Itinerant Child and Youth Care Worker

Job Code: 4048814

Job Details

CUPE LOCAL 2512  

Itinerant Child & Youth Care Worker - Level 7 

Seniority is a determining factor. 

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region. 

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce. 

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes. 

Hours of Work: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work schedule determined by the Supervisor 

Weeks/Year: Approximately 41 weeks/year 

Location: To Be Determined (Assigned to where the student needs are in the system)

General Description of Duties:

  • Work with special education teacher and/or school administrator to develop a program to meet the student's needs;
  • Assist school staff in developing and implementing crisis management plans to ensure the safety of all;
  • Maintaining records as required pursuant to policies and procedures;
  • Communicating to appropriate individuals on students' needs and progress;
  • Constant supervision of student; implement proactive strategies to de-escalate negative behaviour;
  • Assist with daily behaviour management program;
  • Acting as a member of the Collaborative Team (CT) and attending CT meetings and Case Conferences as required;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Three (3) year Child and Youth Care Worker college diploma;
  • One (1) to Two (2) years of similar work experience;
  • BMS (Behavioural Management System) is an asset;
  • PMAB (Prevention & Management of Aggressive Behaviour) is an asset;
  • Sound decision making skills with the use of initiative, judgement and resourcefulness;
  • First Aid Certificate is an asset;
  • Experience supporting students with autism would be an asset;
  • Have a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario driver’s license is an asset as travel throughout the Waterloo Region may be required.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position. 

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. 

Application Process for internal qualified applicants:

Submit your application via applying below to this job posting: 

  • Resume/Cover Letter is not required. 
  • Important Note: you must be signed in to Apply to Education with your WCDSB credentials to be flagged as internal. If you are not sure whether you have logged in correctly, you can sign out and sign back in using the WCDSB credentials sign in option.

Application Process for external qualified applicants: 

  • Ensure your profile is updated with your resume, cover letter, 2 professional references and relevant educational documents (ie: CYCW program diploma).
  • If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email. 

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca.  If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code.  Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381. 

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check.  For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. 

Posted On
June 26, 2026 03:52 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
July 07, 2026 04:00 PM EST/EDT
Openings
6

Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Kitchener
School/Location
Multiple locations
Salary
$35.93 - $37.76
Employment Start Date
September 02, 2026
FTE
1.00
Mandatory Document
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter