CUPE NTB 667 - Social Worker – FTE 0.5 Position

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is seeking a part-time Social Worker (0.5 FTE) on a temporary basis to join the Student Services team in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on providing support services to students, families, and staff with assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

The Social Worker will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, carry out attendance investigations, and contribute to prevention programming while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• MSW preferred.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and computer skills.
• Proven assessment and intervention skills.
• Experience in school-based social work from an evidence-informed practice perspective.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Maturity in handling confidential information.
• Membership in good standing with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Previous work in an education setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to students, families and Board personnel through consultation/assessment.
• Crisis intervention and counselling as needed.
• Attendance investigations and community liaison/networking.
• Prevention programming and professional development.
• Child/family advocacy within the school community.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred

Job description

Career Opportunity

CUPE NTB 667 – Social Worker – 0.5 FTE Temporary (Undetermined Length, to a maximum of June 30, 2027)

Posted September 4, 2026

Internal/External

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description

The Social Worker will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing, but not limited to, support services to students, families, and Board personnel through consultation/assessment; crisis intervention; counselling; attendance investigation; community liaison/networking; prevention programming; professional development; child/family advocacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S.W, M.S.W preferred
• Valid Ontario driver's license
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and computer skills
• Proven assessment and intervention skills
• Experience in providing school based social work services from an evidence informed practice perspective
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Maturity in dealing with confidential information
• Membership in good standing with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Previous work in an education setting is beneficial
• Other duties as assigned.

Location

Student Services Support Staff (N.M.C.) 44 Hunt St. Hamilton

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Salary

C.U.P.E. Local 3396 ($81,647 - $96,585)

Last date for consideration

Monday September 14, 2026

Inclusivity and Diversity

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, 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.

Under-Represented Community Hiring and Data Practices

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-
• value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives
• collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti - Racism Data Standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.