Social Worker

Simcoe County District School Board; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking a Social Worker for a 1.0 FTE temporary position to May 5, 2027. Reporting to the Manager of Social Work Services, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support student mental health and well-being.

You will provide individual and small group counselling, perform suicide risk assessment, and collaborate with families, school staff and community partners to promote safe schools and proactive prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is preferred.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• 3 years' experience in children and youth mental health services.
• Expertise in anti-oppressive, brief, strengths-based and evidence informed interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group counselling to students.
• Provide suicide risk and violent threat risk assessment.
• Provide psychoeducation to staff, students and families on mental health topics.
• Collaborate on prevention and intervention initiatives.
• Work with school staff to build capacity for mental health literacy and programs.
• Provide coaching and consultative services to school staff and parents.
• Provide system navigation and referral services.

Skills

Counselling

Suicide risk assessment

Collaboration with community

Anti-oppressive practice

Cultural humility

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Data management systems

Job description

SOCIAL WORKER

1.0 FTE Temporary position – Immediately to May 5, 2027

The Simcoe County District School Board Is Committed To Supporting The Academic Achievement And Mental Health And Well-being Of All Students. Reporting To The Manager Of Social Work Services, Working As Part Of a Multi-disciplinary Team, The Successful Candidate(s) Will

• Provide individual and small group counselling to students struggling with mental health and addiction concerns.
• Provide suicide risk and violent threat risk assessment, in collaboration with family, school, community and health system partners. Provide response where school communities have been impacted by a traumatic event.
• Provide psychoeducation to staff, students and families on mental health and addiction topics, addressing the intersection with equity, special education, and Indigenous Education needs.
• Collaborate in the development of prevention and intervention initiatives, with an emphasis on safe schools. Areas include but are not limited to bullying prevention, substance use, suicide prevention, pathways to mental health care and leading mentally healthy schools.
• Work with school staff to build capacity and support the advancement of mental health literacy and delivery of mental health and well-being prevention, and promotion strategies, education, programs, and services inclusive and reflective of student mental health need, while drawing upon the best evidence and research available.
• Provide coaching and consultative services to school staff and parents in response to and to promote understanding of the mental health needs of students and school communities.
• Provide system navigation and referral services to students and families.
• Collaborate with various community partners within Simcoe County in response to student mental health needs.
• Provide support and service rooted in cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
• Membership, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• 3 years' experience in children and youth mental health services delivering individual and group counselling and consultative and coaching services to support positive outcomes for children, youth, and their families.
• Expertise in anti-oppressive, brief, strengths-based and evidence informed interventions. Expertise in BRISC, Brief Digital Interventions, Single Session, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed and Responsive Education practices.
• Demonstrated skill in suicide risk assessment and response and traumatic incident response.
• Demonstrated knowledge of service delivery approaches rooted in intersectionality, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility, and inclusivity.
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful collaborations both within a school board as well as with the wider community. Knowledge of community and social service agencies, their mandate, programs, and services.
• Demonstrated experience with transference of knowledge and building the capacity of other professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong analytical skills. Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain up to date and accurate documentation, in accordance with professional standards.
• Ability to work independently and utilize professional discretion.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with data management systems, MS Office Applications – Word and Excel.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.

Assigned Area(s): This role supports schools within the County of Simcoe. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future.

This position is a thirty-five (35) hour work week and is based on working the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days. The compensation range for this position is $70,213 to $86,209 per year. Compensation for candidates who hold their Master of Social Work is $77,663 to $95,507 per year. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable. The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to service large geographical areas, mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.

Internal applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to identify their seniority date on their cover letter.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.