CC#26-04-099, Child and Youth Care Practitioner- Celtic Family

Competition #:

CC#26-04-099

Position:

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Union:

NSGEU

Family of Schools:

Celtic

Location(s):

G. R. Saunders Elementary School

Hours Per Day:

7.00

Hours Per Week:

21.00

School Hours:

TBD

Assignment Hours:

TBD

Days:

Mon,Tue,Wed

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Dr. W. A. MacLeod Consolidated

Hours Per Day:

7.00

Hours Per Week:

14.00

School Hours:

TBD

Assignment Hours:

TBD

Days:

Wed,Thu

 

Status:

Term

Percentage:

12 Months

Salary:

In accordance with the NSGEU collective agreement

Additional Info:

 

 

Post Date:

Tuesday August 11, 2026

Close Date:

Tuesday August 25, 2026 at 4:00:00PM

Anticipated Start Date:

Monday October 5, 2026

End Date:

04/03/2028

 

 

Introduction The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education is located in beautiful Central Northern Nova Scotia, Canada serving approximately 19,000 children from Pre-Primary through to Grade 12. CCRCE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application from members of 'designated groups' which include persons of First Nations descent and African Nova Scotians.

The Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) works within a needs based and inclusive approach with students in schools and is responsible for collaborating with school teams to help design and carry out proactive, evidence based programming for students who will benefit from social, emotional and behavior programs and supports.

 

Minimum Requirements - Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in a related scope of practice such as Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study, Sociology, Psychology) or Nova Scotia Community College: Child & Youth Care Practitioner Program diploma from an accredited program is required. The diploma or certificate includes study focused on: growth and development, relational child and youth care practices and ethics, principles of behavior, trauma informed and culturally responsive practices, group and program facilitation, activity based interventions and observation skills.
- Valid driver's license and insurance coverage to transport students and/or families;
- Minimum of two years' experience working with school aged children and youth;
- Acceptable combination of education and experience;

 

Additional Assets - Experience working with children and youth in an educational setting
- Direct knowledge of and experience with the community served
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Experience developing and facilitating programs and groups with children and youth (small group and school/classroom wide)
- First Aid and CPR
- Membership in the NS Child and Youth Care Workers' Association

REPORTS TO:
SchoolsPlus Facilitator

JOB GOAL:
Within a needs based and inclusive approach, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) works with students in schools and is responsible for collaborating with school teams to help design and carry out proactive, evidence-based programming, with in the MTSS framework, for students who have social, emotional and behavior issues.
This may include:
- Working with students directly in education settings, supporting students who have difficulty coping in school/education settings;
- Working collaboratively with SchoolsPlus staff, administrators, classroom teachers, educational assistants, specialist staff, community-based agencies, programs, services and supports;
- Assisting students to develop social skills and self-regulation and engage in prosocial activities through recreation, summer and after school programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establish proactive relationships with and provide appropriate interventions for vulnerable children and youth impacted by developmental trauma and or behaviour, social and mental health challenges;
2. Apply evidence informed interventions related to social emotional learning and culturally responsive pedagogy;
3. Apply knowledge of early childhood development as it relates to academic and social success through a multi-tiered support system (MTSS);
4. Collaborate in program planning (e.g., attending and participating in school-based meetings (e.g., Teaching Support Team, Student Planning Team, Transition) and interagency meetings) to support well-being of and success for students. Follow-up on actions agreed to;
5. Facilitate evidence based social emotional learning programs, executive functioning skills-based sessions/programs, and or recreational/activity based programming in classrooms/small groups;
6. Facilitate and/or connect students to pro-social activities in community particularly during non-structured, after-school hours (e.g., lunch breaks, after-school, weekends, school breaks);
7. Coordinate and contribute to the effective implementation of strategies and good practices, such as a positive reinforcement system, visual schedule, movement breaks, etc.;
8. Contribute to student well-being by supporting a healthy and safe school environment;
9. Work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, administrators, specialists and others to support the implementation of appropriate interventions and programming for students;
10. Maintain professional practices (e.g., confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, respectful communication) and follow policies and procedures;
11. Engage in continuing education and professional development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Effective Communication
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm
- Effective mediation and conflict resolution strategies
- Demonstrated group/program development and facilitation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and conditions of employment as per NSGEU contract

EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated per the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education's Personnel Performance Program that may include feedback from administrators, school-based specialists, and public comments as received.

 

Closing Notes Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.

School assignments may change within Celtic Family schools at the discretion of the SchoolsPlus Facilitator to meet operational needs.

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