Casual Social Worker

Simplication; Burlington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) seeks qualified Social Workers for a casual pool to cover short-term vacancies in Halton Region. The role involves counselling students and caregivers, coordinating with school staff, and providing community referrals to support student well-being and engagement.

Contracted positions are 35 hours per week with placements up to eight weeks, with potential for longer-term opportunities. A Master’s in social work and OCSW registration are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent; registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers (RSW).
• Successful related clinical experience including strong CBT and DBT skills.
• Competency in group skills and individual counselling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experiences in working with a range of special education exceptionalities.
• An understanding of assessment and evaluation procedures.
• Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and consultation to students and caregivers through counselling, community referrals, and coordinating with school staff to meet student needs.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary school team, provide consultation around strategies to enhance student engagement.

Skills

CBT skills

DBT skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Group skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers

Job description

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.
Through the HCDSB Social Work department, students and caregivers are supported to enhance student well-being and academic success.

We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board.

We are seeking qualified Social Workers to be placed in a casual pool to fill short-term vacancies during the school year. Successful candidates may be offered contracts of up to eight (8) weeks in length, and based on the needs of the schools, could be deployed anywhere within the Halton Region. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour week. Casual Social Workers will have the opportunity to apply for long-term temporary and/or permanent positions as they become available.

School Locations: Halton Region, Secondary Schools
Effective Date: Immediately
Salary: $65,185 - $97,497 (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Social Work, Social Workers are members of an integrated school team who liaise with a variety of stakeholders to ensure student success. Social Workers provide direct service and consultation to students and caregivers through counselling, community referrals, and coordinating with school staff to meet student needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary school team, Social Workers also provide consultation around strategies to enhance student engagement.

Vacancy: Replacement

Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent; registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers (RSW).
• Successful related clinical experience including strong CBT and DBT skills.
• Competency in group skills and individual counselling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experiences in working with a range of special education exceptionalities.
• An understanding of assessment and evaluation procedures.
• Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.

This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:

• an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equityand inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

The Halton Catholic District School Board may use Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑assisted tools during the recruitment and selection process, including to help review applications based on job‑related criteria and to support interview administration. All decisions regarding candidate advancement are made by Human Resources Services staff in partnership with the hiring manager.

Questions

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email [e-mail].

If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini)at905-632-6300or1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.