CUPE LOCAL 2512

CUPE - Child & Youth Worker - Level 7

Specifics on location/schedule identified below

Job Posting # 3965421

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.

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 Team-oriented Team (CT) and attending CT meetings and Case Conferences as required;
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

- Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma (3 year) or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years similar work experience.
- BMS (Behavioural Management System) is a definite asset.
- Courses related to understanding autism.
- First Aid Certificate is a definite asset.




- Experience supporting students with autism and/or behavioural difficulties.
- Experience using data to understand behaviour.
- Have a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario driver’s license as travel throughout the Waterloo Region may be required.

Hourly Rate: $35.93 to $37.76 per hour Hours of Work: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work schedule determined by the Supervisor

Weeks/Year: Approximately 41 weeks/year

Location: Notre Dame Catholic School, Kitchener, ON

Effective Date: ASAP

Applications Will Be Considered In The Following Order

Qualified permanent CUPE Bargaining Unit employees, with seniority.

Qualified probationary and temporary CUPE employees, including employees in other Bargaining Units/Associations.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

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

Application Process

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-(phone hidden) (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience, to perform the duties of this job. Include your Diplomas/Certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up until 4:00pm on September 4, 2026





Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.

Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

To request this file in large print, please email . 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. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at (phone hidden) 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.

📌 CUPE - Child & Youth Care Worker (Kitchener)
🏢 Waterloo Catholic District School Board
📍 Kitchener