The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

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Position Details School Locations:

Halton Region

Effective Date:

Immediately

Salary:

$57,315 to $88,309 (as per the Collective Agreement) Job Summary

This is a temporary assignment to start immediately with an end date not to exceed June 30th, 2024.

Under the supervision of the Boards Senior Manager, Social Work, Special Education Services, to provide social work services including working with school staff to identify and to help in removing obstacles that interfere with a students ability to learn and to meet with academic success. The Social Worker will be performing clinical assessments and counseling of individual students experiencing social/emotional/behavioural difficulties including supporting and intervention with their families, as appropriate; consultation and collaboration with school personnel and community agencies to provide for the wellbeing of students. The Social Worker will strive to enhance the academic success and social-emotional wellbeing of each student. The Social Worker will also serve as the School Attendance Counselor, focusing on understanding and addressing the wide range of factors that lead to non-attendance.

Qualifications / Experience Masters degree in social work or equivalent; registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers (RSW).

Successful related clinical experience including strong CBT and DBT skills.

Competency in group skills and individual counselling skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.

Experiences in working with a range of special education exceptionalities.

An understanding of assessment and evaluation procedures.

Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire: an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) monthsEquity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis, 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.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

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If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) at?905-632-6300?or?1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.