Child and Youth Care Practitioner- Cumberland North Academy

Competition #: CC#25-04-211 Position:
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Union: NSGEU Family of Schools:
Chignecto Location(s):
Cumberland North Academy Hours Per Day: 7.00 Hours Per Week: 35.00 School

Hours:

TBD Assignment

Hours:

TBD Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri Status:
Term Percentage: 12 Months Salary:
In accordance with the NSGEU collective agreement Additional Info:
Post Date:
Tuesday February 24, 2026 Close Date:
Tuesday March 3, 2026 at 4:00:00PM Anticipated

Start Date:

Monday March 23, 2026 End Date: 06/30/2026

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.

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, group work, principles of behavior, activity based interventions and observation skills. Valid driver's license. Minimum of two years' experience working with school aged children and youth. Acceptable combination of education and experience.

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:

Schools Plus Facilitator

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 Schools Plus 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.

• 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.

Salary and conditions of employment as per NSGEU contract

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. 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…