Social Worker

Simplication; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

The Lambton Kent District School Board is seeking a Registered Social Worker to support school staff with proactive interventions and mental health education. The role collaborates with community agencies to ensure seamless service delivery for youth and families and participates as a member of LKDSB multi‑disciplinary teams.

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work, be in good standing with Ontario regulatory bodies, and have at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Registered and in good standing with Ontario regulatory bodies.
• Minimum of three years of experience in social work/psychotherapy in relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Support school staff with proactive interventions and mental health education.
• Collaborate with community agencies to ensure seamless service delivery for youth and families.
• Serve on LKDSB multi‑disciplinary teams and liaise with school administration.
• Maintain clear, concise documentation and protect privacy and confidentiality.
• Travel throughout the district with a valid driver's license.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Travel-ready

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree

Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or CRPO

Job description

Title: Social Worker

Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Permanent

Position Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Posting Overview

The Lambton Kent District School Board is seeking a Registered Social Worker to support school staff to implement proactive interventions and strategies and build capacity of mental health awareness through education. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with community agencies and partners to ensure seamless and integrated service delivery for youth and their families. The Social Worker will serve as a member of our system LKDSB multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with school administration and staff. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required as a condition of employment for this position.

Qualifications/Experience

• Successful completion of a Masters Social Work Degree program or equivalent from an accredited university;
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the role of Social Worker or Psychotherapist in a child welfare, educational, medical/psychiatric or other related setting would be an asset.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge

• Work in collaboration with school teams to support student well-being and compliment in-class learning by providing resources to classroom teachers and others as appropriate;
• Partner with school administrators to support preventative pupil absenteeism strategies and to address related issues;
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues that impact students and their school experience;
• Support students to develop everyday resiliency strategies in order to be successful in the school environment;
• Knowledge and experience in working with community agencies and partners to ensure seamless and integrated service delivery for youth and their families;
• Participate as a member of the LKDSB multi-disciplinary team and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary school team environment;
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by the College that the candidate is registered with and adhering to the expectations as established by LKDSB;
• Knowledge of and experience in incorporating Indigenous perspectives and resources to support students is an asset;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and efficiently;
• Experience leading presentations related to the social development of youth;
• The successful applicant must have their own vehicle and possess a valid driver's license; travel throughout the district will be required.

Position Effective Date & Length

Permanent, CUPE 12 month, 35 hours/week

Compensation

Level 9 - $48.05/hour - $50.87/hour

Comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan are provided.

The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, 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, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.