Position Title: Senior Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Total FTE Available: 1.0FTE

Position Type: Full-time, School Year

Salary Range: $65,611 - $99,725 (Bachelor's Degree), $71,932 - $115,286 (Master's Degree)

Union: APSSP

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location(s): Board-Wide – Multiple Locations

Posting type: Internal and External

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Posting Close Date: August 19, 2026 @ 4:30pm

About Us The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

Position Summary The Senior Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) works under the direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services and the General Manager of Clinical Services to provide clinical leadership, consultation and capacity building in the Child and Youth Care Department. The Senior CYCP assists with the coordination of services by Child and Youth Care Practitioners, under the direction of the Family of Schools Superintendent and in conjunction with staff from Special Education and Learning Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES (but Not Limited To)

- Provide clinical leadership to Child and Youth Care Practitioners working toward the realization of the Vision of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
- Support a model of school-based CYC practice that is aligned with the values of the Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle




- Respond to direction from the Board and the Special Education and Learning Services Department by recommending long-term learning goals for the CYC Department to the Superintendent
- Liaise with Chiefs of Service, under the direction of the General Manager of Clinical Services and Special Education, to coordinate supports, implement directions and develop collective strategies for the Support Services disciplines
- Liaise with Supervisory Officers or designates, Principals and CYCPs to promote effective school-based supports for children and youth
- Provide case consultation to CYCPs
- Assist the General Manager/Superintendent to provide orientation activities for new and returning CYCPs
- Facilitate a qualified learning community of CYCPs for the purposes of sharing and peer engagement
- Establish, implement and support standards of practice for CYCPs
- In consultation with the General Manager/Superintendent, assist or provide continuous development opportunities for CYCPs related to their role
- Respond to emerging needs within the Families of Schools by providing resources, consultation and capacity building, for example supports for equity seeking groups and the developmental needs of diverse learners
- Advocate within the Board and in the community on behalf of students with needs in the areas of learning, social/emotional development, self-regulation and mental health, and equity-seeking groups
- Collaborate with community agencies and organizations to facilitate supports and interventions for students, as assigned




- Prepare caseload summaries and reports regarding CYC practice for sharing with the General Manager and Supervisory Officers
- Acquire and manage evidence informed CYC resource materials and maintain physical and electronic professional materials in the CYC library
- Under the direction of the General Manager, recommend resource expenditures to support department learning.

Education/Qualifications

- Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care
- Master’s Degree in Child and Youth Care (or related field of study) preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care

Skills/Experience/Other

- Minimum 3 years of experience in Child and Youth Care within an educational context
- Experience providing direct, evidence-based services to children and youth with social, developmental and mental health challenges
- Experience delivering learning opportunities for Support Services Personnel
- Experience in clinical leadership and mentorship of CYCPs

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Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.

📌 Senior Child and Youth Care Practitioner, 1.0 FTE, Clinical Services and Special Education and Learning Services Department (Mississauga)
🏢 Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
📍 Mississauga