School Social Worker

Sisler High School; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg School Division (WSD) is seeking a School Social Worker for a full-time term in Winnipeg. You will provide student-centred, multi-disciplinary services and work within a three-tiered support model to meet students’ educational, social, emotional and communication needs.

Guided by reconciliation and anti-racist pedagogy, you will apply a strengths-based approach, conduct trauma-informed assessments, develop personalized programming, and collaborate with schools and families to remove

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• Bachelor's degree in social work; master's preferred.
• Eligible for or in possession of a current School Clinician Certificate in Social Work.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Active and visible participant within a school environment and able to collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience navigating child welfare systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-disciplinary services within a three-tiered model.
• Apply strengths-based, student-centered and inclusive approaches.
• Conduct assessments, develop personalized programming, and provide therapeutic interventions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work

Job description

FULL‑TIME TERM
Winnipeg School Division (WSD) nurtures a welcoming and inclusive culture of people committed to working together to inspire students to reach goals and achieve academic success. WSD is the largest school division in the Province of Manitoba. To ensure WSD’s continued success as a leader in education and innovation, we’re committed to finding and developing the right people to join our team.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Full‑time term. Student‑Centred Services, Winnipeg School Division, provides a wide range of multi‑disciplinary services, delivered within a three‑tiered model of support, that help meet the educational, social, emotional and communication needs of students while working collaboratively with schools and families.

Guided by a framework rooted in decolonization, reconciliation, Indigenous ways of knowing, and anti‑racist/anti‑oppressive pedagogy, the school social worker applies a strengths‑based, student‑centered and inclusive approach to remove barriers to student learning and support the success of students and families. Through culturally responsive and trauma informed assessments, personalized programming, therapeutic interventions, and professional consultation, the school social worker fosters meaningful change that aligns with the division’s priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers
• Must have bachelor's degree in social work. Preference may be given to candidates with a master's degree in social work
• Must be eligible for or in possession of a current School Clinician Certificate in Social Work
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• The successful candidate should demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in navigating systems that support families, including the child welfare system.
• This position requires a social worker who is an active and visible participant within a school environment and can collaborate and communicate effectively on a multi‑disciplinary team.

Information related to certification requirements may be obtained from Manitoba Education at: 1-204-667-2378 or http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca .

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check.

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self‑identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.

Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

ABOUT WSD

WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part‑time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.

At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.