Child and Youth Workers

Who we are

We are accredited with a diploma from a Community College or hold a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care. We belong to the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors. We are members of the multi-disciplinary team comprised of the Principal, and /or Vice-Principal, teacher, the Special Education Consultant, Psychoeducational Consultant and other support staff.

What we do

  • develop and provide an individual behaviour management program for students
  • preventative work, regular interventions and crisis interventions
  • group or individual counselling
  • monitor and report on students’ needs, progress, problems
  • provide assistance and information to the family
  • assist in the supervision of students during lunch and the non-classroom activities

How we assist students

  • By supporting students who are experiencing a range of social, emotional or behavioural challenges. 
  • By working with students on a day to day basis to promote and facilitate positive behavioural changes.
  • By understanding the individual needs of students and by developing or fostering programs aimed at improving daily functioning and in turn overall academic success and enhance the student’s self-esteem.
  • By implementing a range of prevention, intervention and treatment strategies according to individual student needs.