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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - School Social Worker
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Employer details Halton District School Board
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<p>Social Worker Position:0.5 Part Time Temporary Social WorkerLocation:HDSB Schools <p>[Burlington, Halton Hills (Acton & Georgetown), Oakville, Milton]Term: Immediately up to and including June 27, 2025Pay Rate:$78,678.00 - $104,781.00 per year as per the collective agreement prorated<p>Salary step would be determined based on previous experienceSchedule: 10 Months/year (September - June); 35 hours per weekThe Halton District School Board (HDSB) is one of the fastest growing school districts in Canada. Together, our 10,000+ staff serve more than 66,000 students in more than 100 schools in the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are seeking a Social Worker to join our clinical services team. <p>Benefits of working as a Social Worker with the Halton District School Board: <p>Direct opportunity to impact student wellbeing and academic success <p>Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered<p>Professional Development / Mentorship<p>Opportunity to actively engage and learn collaboratively with peers<p>Participate in a variety of ongoing ad-hoc committees and teams.Position Summary: <p>The successful candidate will work as part of the Social Work team at the Halton District School Board. Areas of responsibility may include: <p>School Communities <p>The Safe and Inclusive Schools Team including The H.O.P.E.S team (for students who have been suspended for 6 or more days or expelled) <p>The Welcome Centre (for newcomers, refugees, and international students)HDSB Social Workers are capable of providing short-term individual and/or group counselling as well as support to parents and families. They provide comprehensive support and case management and are knowledgeable of local and regional community resources. HDSB Social Workers have knowledge related to bullying prevention and intervention, including training in restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies. Responsibilities will include: <p>Offer problem-solving and consultation services around student needs to develop supportive strategies to enhance student success <p>Provide support and service rooted in cultural responsiveness, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practices<p>Help students, families and schools in relation to mental health, emotional, social and behavioural concerns<p>Support students who are suspended or expelled and their families<p>Provide anger management, social skills, conflict resolution, life skills, and work skills<p>Provide social work services to newcomers, refugees and international students and their families during students' transition to school<p>Support schools and communities around issues of bullying prevention/intervention and other issues related to school safety including Violence Threat Risk Assessment and Restorative Practices Minimum Qualifications: <p>Masters Degree in Social Work <p>Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers<p>Strong verbal and written communication skills <p>Access to reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications: <p>Experience working in a school board setting <p>Experience working with students, parents, educators and other school-based staff, police and community partners, including students at risk <p>Experience supporting individuals from a variety of lived experiences (socio-economic, cultural, etc.,)<p>Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving group<p>Broad understanding of and an inclusive approach to relationship building with diverse stakeholders in the community and in schools<p>Experience with crisis management support<p>Appointments are conditional upon: <p>Provision of an original copy of a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening dated within 6 months- LocationBurlington, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2799792
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