Temporary School Social Worker

at  Halton District School Board

Social Worker
Position: Full Time Temporary Social Worker
Location: HDSB Schools
[Burlington, Halton Hills (Acton & Georgetown), Oakville, Milton]
Start Date: Immediately
Pay Rate: $71,337.00 - $96,375.00 per year as per the collective agreement Salary step would be determined based on previous experience
Contract Duration: April 7 to June 28, 2024; 35 hours per week
The 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.
For temporary long-term occasional (LTOs) positions, once hired as a long-term occasional member of the team, applicants have first consideration for permanent opportunities. A comprehensive Employee & Family Benefits plan applies to those in positions longer than 90 consecutive days.
Benefits of working as a Social Worker with the Halton District School Board:
? Direct opportunity to impact student wellbeing and academic success
? Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered
? Professional Development / Mentorship
? Opportunity to actively engage and learn collaboratively with peers
? Participate in a variety of ongoing ad-hoc committees and teams.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will work as part of the Social Work team and/or the Indigenous Rights and Education Team at the Halton District School Board. Areas of responsibility may include:
School Communities
Supporting the needs of Indigenous students and families through the Indigenous Rights and Education Team
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)
The Welcome Centre (for newcomers, refugees, and international students)
HDSB Social Workers are capable of providing short-term individual and/or group counseling 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

? Master’s Degree in Social Work
? Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
? Strong verbal and written communication skills
? Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a school board setting
Experience working with students, parents, educators and other school-based staff, police and community partners, including students at risk
Experience supporting individuals from a variety of lived experiences (socio-economic, cultural, etc.,)
Lived experience as a member of a marginalized group
Broad understanding of how to apply an anti-colonial stance to relationship building with diverse stakeholders in the community and in schools
Experience with crisis management support
In recognition of the Indigenous Education Grant Requirements and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, this role is focused on serving the self-identified needs of Indigenous students and their families
In recognition of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, preference will be given to candidates with lived experience of Indigenous identity
Demonstrated knowledge of service delivery approaches rooted in anti-colonial practices, supporting identity intersectionalities, and anti-racistpractices that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility and inclusivity.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of anti-colonial, anti-racist and decolonizing frameworks in their work
Strong awareness of, and established relationships with, services geared to persons who self identify as Indigenous in Ontario.
3-5 years demonstrated experience in working with or within the public school system with students, parents, educators and community partners to promote inclusive and representative support for Indigenous students and their families.
Demonstrated experience in developing successful collaborations both within the Board and with the wider community.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed practices in engaging Indigenous populations, and the delivery of mental health services to diverse communities.
Demonstrated experience with knowledge translation and building the capacity of other professional services.

Provide social work services to Indigenous students and families
Offer problem-solving and consultation services around student needs to develop supportive strategies to enhance student success
Provide support and service rooted in, cultural responsiveness, anti-colonial approaches, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practices
Help students, families and schools in relation to mental health, emotional, social and behavioral concerns
Support students who are suspended or expelled, and their families
Provide anger management, social skills, conflict resolution, life skills, and work skills
Provide social work services to newcomers, refugees and international students and their families during students’ transition to school
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