Child Youth Care Worker (CYCW) - Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School - Temporary Full-Time

Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) – Temporary Full-Time

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Location: Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School

Anticipated Start Date:   August 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027

Assignment:   Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) at Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary

FTE:  1.0 (Permanent – 1366 annual hours)

The Division:

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility.  If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.   Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School is currently welcoming applications for the Full-Time, Permanent, Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) commencing August 21, 2026. As we embrace a “we are all learning support” model, this role is essential in fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Palliser School Division, which serves approximately 8,100 students across southern Alberta is committed to proactive mentorship and ensuring that "we are all learning support" for our student body.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day social, emotional, and behavioral support, serving as a mentor to students who require timely assistance in navigating relationships and conflict. This position is critical to enhancing our school culture and ensuring every student feels a strong sense of belonging.

Benefits:

• This assignment qualifies for a comprehensive and robust benefit package (ASEBP) 

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Support: Provide daily social-emotional and behavioral mentorship and support for students.
• Relationship Building: Proactively assist students in navigating interpersonal relationships and resolving conflicts.
• Collaboration: Work as a collaborative member of the CPWS team to support an inclusive learning environment.
• Culture Building: Implement strategies to improve school culture and increase the sense of belonging for all students.
• Intervention: Provide timely support to reduce the frequency of behavioral office referrals and CSTAG (Collaborative Skilled Threat Assessment Guidelines) incidences.
• Data & Reporting: Assist in the collection of qualitative and quantitative data to monitor the impact of the role on student outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of a recognized Child and Youth Care program or a related field is an asset.
• Experience: Previous experience working with youth in a mentorship or behavioral support capacity is preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and proactive behavioral intervention strategies.
  

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a recent Criminal Record Check (within 3 months), including the vulnerable sector check.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within a professional learning community.

Applications:

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment (dated within the last 3 months);
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
• Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card;
• Child Intervention Check, completed within 3 months of contract start date.

Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed to Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent HR ;
• Resume summarizing training and experience;
• Copy of your degree or post-secondary transcripts;
• Minimum of three professional references.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

The competition will remain open for application until a suitable candidate pool is found.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. 

Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent HR

Palliser School Division

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/

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