Social Worker - Term

St. Clement's School; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ottawa is seeking a Temporary Social Worker to provide therapeutic support to students. Responsibilities include individual therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Social Work, relevant experience, and is committed to inclusivity. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in providing therapeutic services, crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of community mental health services.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support including counseling and intervention.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with staff to address mental health crises.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Master of Social Work Degree

Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Job description

SOCIAL WORKER - Term

Special Education and Student Services Department

(Temporary)

If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.

The OCSB is currently seeking SOCIAL WORKER - Term. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Under the direction of the Social Work Lead, the Social Worker is responsible for providing therapeutic support, including counselling and intervention strategies to address social emotional needs that adversely affect the academic and social development of students. They provide individual and group therapy to students, parenting and resource navigation support to parents, and consultation support and psychoeducation to parents and school staff. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker offers consultation and guidance to families and school staff, liaises with professionals of various sectors in the community, working closely with school administrators and other educators providing consultation, psychosocial assessments and therapy to students and caregivers. The Social Worker also prepares case notes and reports in accordance with regulatory college standards.

Job Description:

• Screen and evaluate referrals to determine level of intervention and ensure appropriate fit to services available or triage to community services if necessary
• Complete psychosocial assessments and engage in goal setting with students, sometimes in consultation and collaboration with parents and school staff
• Develop intervention, treatment and safety plans and provide therapy to address treatment needs
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention to students, families and education staff in response to tragic events or crisis situations
• Support parents by providing outreach, psychoeducation, parenting strategies and referrals to community supports
• As designated attendance counsellors for the school board, adhere to Ministry requirements around student attendance and provide timely outreach to students and families and assess barriers to attendance
• Create individual return to school plans and provide consultation to administrators and teachers around Ministry requirements in addressing attendance
• Gather and record statistical information regarding referrals and interventions and complete documentation requirements according to regulatory college standards, including case notes and reports
• Provide consultation to administrators on how to address social and emotional needs of individuals or groups of students
• Liaise with community resources when making referrals, collaborating in treatment plans and when managing transitions in and out of treatment settings from school
• Collaborate with school and hospital staff to address mental health crisis in schools (i.e. suicide and homicide risk)
• Advocate for supports to address the needs of vulnerable students and families and improve their well-being
• Participate on Board and community committees to provide a social work lens in guiding decision making and policy development.
• Develop and deliver professional development and psychoeducation to educators, caregivers and students
• Collaborate with schools to identify and assess psychosocial needs specific to individual schools
• Participate in meetings, staff development and training as required

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work Degree
• Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• 5 years of experience in providing therapeutic services, crisis intervention, working with children and families
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches
• Sensitivity and understanding of various types of diversity, ensuring that counselling practices are inclusive and respectful of all students and their families
• Knowledge of community mental health services
• Proven commitment to continuous professional learning and staying current with latest research
• Ability to work independently and respond to crises with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to triage and manage in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

• Trained in ASIST (or suicide risk assessment and treatment)
• Ability to create and deliver professional learning to large groups
• Experience with a variety of software (including but not limited to Google Suite)
• Familiarity with the education environment

The anticipated start date of this temporary full time (1.0 FTE) position is January 5, 2026 with an anticipated end date of July 10, 2026, with the possibility of extension. The annual salary range is $96,013 - $112,815.

How to apply:

Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform by 12:00 pm (noon) on December 1, 2025. If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter. Candidates are reminded to check spam/junk folders for Board correspondence.

Interviews:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference Policy:

We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to [e-mail] OR [e-mail].

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at [e-mail] or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Ontario Regulation 298 (Operation of Schools - General) under Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, as amended (“Education Act”), sections 58.5(1) and 171(1) of Education Act and will be used by Ottawa Catholic School Board (“OCSB”) for employment purposes. The information is retained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M. 56 and will be disclosed to authorized OCSB staff in order to administer the above purpose. The Board’s Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure and the Protection of Privacy Policy support document entitled Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to [e-mail].