Social Worker - 100% Term - Learning Support Services - Jobs in Nepean, ON

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The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is a dynamic, creative learning organization that fosters the achievement, well-being and dignity of every student. The OCDSB is the largest school district in Eastern Ontario, serving 73,000 students in 147 schoolsSocial Worker100% Terms (10 month work year)$71,781 to $82,585DUTIES: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Social Work, carries out the duties of Attendance Counsellor as mandated by the Education Act; responds to the needs of school personnel and students and families for direct and consultative services by providing assessments of students social/emotional functioning; provides counselling for students and parents; provides therapeutic and crisis intervention in areas such as high risk behaviours, depression, suicide, substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse; acts as liaison between family and school and/or community resources. Performs administrative tasks and other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION: Formal Education : Job requires a M.S.W., and Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). School social workers require specialized knowledge of a variety of theoretical perspectives and evidence based practices. Specifically, knowledge in this area involves an understanding of child and adolescent development and family dynamics; theories of human growth, including learning theory, systems theory, communications theory, social learning theory and behavioural theory; knowledge of social work intervention, including counselling, crisis intervention, casework, group work, community organization, consultation, case management, family therapy, and, anti-oppressive, anti-racism and culturally relevant practices.Experience : Two years related experience including interviewing and counselling skills; understanding of pertinent legislation, Board policies, programs and procedures; the curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning used within the schools; roles and areas of competence of various professionals in the school board, and the process of professional teamwork. We recognize and value the importance of lived experience and experientially gained knowledge.Additional Skills: The job requires gathering and evaluating information from a range of sources such as: individual and family interviews, home visits, school setting observations, collateral contacts with agencies and professionals, documents, Professional journals, etc., analyzing and developing solutions to problems such as: risk of suicide, suicide, child abuse, high risk behaviour, substance abuse, depression, etc.; adaptation and application of learning theory, systems theory, behavioural theory for family/individual/group counselling; developing curriculum re anti-bullying, social skills, suicide prevention, effective education strategies and the ability to build and broker relationships across cultures. The job requires oral and written communication skills to prepare presentations and deliver them, write reports and explain their contents to others; interpersonal skills to advise on school policies, counsel, consult, provide system support, intervene in complex social, emotional, behavioural situations such as those outlined above to persuade, motivate students, families, mediation, conflict resolution with families, school personnel, etc.; time management and prioritization to deal with multiple sites and programs; knowledge of the Ontario curriculum and Human Rights: cultural, racial, religious,, gender identity and gender expression, and ethnic diversity; the needs of at-risk and exceptional students; biological factors that affect students’ ability to function effectively in school; effective education strategies; knowledge of and experience with community agency-based practice that includes family, child and adolescent assessment and counselling and mental health services; computer literacy. Use of personal vehicle and valid Ontario Class G license.Application Process:The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Applytoeducation (ATE) to manage applications for job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account. Please ensure your resume is in the Board approved format before submitting your application. A copy of the template can be found on PSSP conference on GEM. External applicants will submit via applytoeducation.com by providing a cover letter and resume. Please clearly indicate on your resume your full-time and/or part-time regular work experience with school aged children.Applications will be considered in accordance with the terms of the Professional Student Services Personnels Collective Agreement.Personal information gathered through the application process is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, RSO 1980, c302 (as amended), and will be used to determine the qualification for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to equity for all students and staff and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities it serves. The District seeks to be proactive in attracting Indigenous, Black and minoritized candidates. Applicants who may require accommodations at any point in the selection process are invited to contact us at hrcompetitions@ocdsb.caEDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHERdditional Skills:Quick Apply

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