Dufferin Child and Family Services is a multi-service agency providing Children's Mental Health, Child Protection and Developmental Support.
The agency currently requires a:

• 1 - Permanent Full Time - Child and Youth Worker (CYW).

Role Description:
Under the direction of the Manager, Early Years Programs (0-12yrs), the CYW will provide a range of developmental support and early intervention services in licensed childcare and early learning programs (EarlyON and community-based settings). The goal is to enhance the early years' system of care and support the early identification and social-emotional/mental health development of young children. The CYW will work a 5-day schedule performing duties including consultation, education, case management, and caregiver capacity building activities.
You are seeking:

• A dynamic opportunity to provide developmental screening, consultation, and early intervention services to young children (0-12yrs) and their families in Dufferin County.
• A challenging role that offers flexibility, learning opportunities, and work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• A unique opportunity to work in a progressive, multi-service agency in collaboration with early childhood educators and community partners.

We are seeking an innovative individual with:

• Knowledge of attachment and trauma-informed practice; child and youth mental health, and early childhood education programs and philosophies.
• Experience administering screening tools to identify and assess the socio-emotional, behavioural, and mental health functioning of young children.
• Familiarity with inclusion/special education services to support school transitions.
• An ability to foster learning and build capacity through coaching and modelling of strategies and skills.
• A strong understanding of community resources; able to make referrals as needed.
• Networking, case management, and service coordination skills.
• Familiarity and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; able to incorporate inclusive, strength-based, solution-focused approaches into practice.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring individual support plans.
• An ability to facilitate parent training, education and professional learning sessions.
• Work collaboratively with team members, early childcare educators, and other professionals to foster inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• An interest in ongoing professional learning and skill development embedded in reflective and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Work preferred. Social service-related disciplines such as Child and Family Studies, Social Work, Behavioural Studies will be considered.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in early learning settings supporting young children with social-emotional, mental health and behavioural needs.
• Membership in good standing with a professional association/regulatory college.
• Specialized mental health training/prior experience in an intervention program an asset.
• Strong communication, documentation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer proficiency, experience in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Caseworks.
• Must be available to work flexible hours to meet service needs.
• A valid drivers' license with access to a vehicle is required.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please apply by email on or before Thursday July 17, 2025 [email protected] quoting reference number 2025-013.
As an employer committed to employment equity and accessibility for persons with disabilities, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Our hiring framework is founded in equity, truth and reconciliation, anti-black racism, and anti-oppressive practices.
DCAFS is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.DCAFS requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent of a valid medical exemption.
Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at (519) 941-1530 and Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process, is conducted in a fair and equitable manner
Thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Role Location: Dufferin County.Reports to: Manager, Early Years Programs.Hours of Work: 33 hours per week, 5 days per week.Salary Range: $52,000-$69,000.