Supply Social Worker

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA

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Supply Social Worker

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life - you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

POSITION: Supply Social Worker / Temporary/Term Position

LOCATION: DSBN Elementary & Secondary schools in the Niagara Region

RATE OF PAY: $47.24 per hour (including 4%vacation pay)

SCHEDULE: On-call working up to 35 hours per week

Position Summary:

Are you an energetic and dedicated professional ready to make a positive impact on students' lives? Join our dynamic team as we seek a supply Social Worker who is passionate about fostering student well-being and success.

As a supply Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to work temporary full-time hours, stepping in for staff members during short-term absences. You will contribute your expertise to ensure continuous support for our students by providing direct social work services to students in both Elementary and Secondary schools or alternate programs. Collaborate with a team of school and system based professionals in an educational environment committed to delivering the highest standards of service.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension paving the way for long-term financial security. The DSBN provides opportunities for long-term placements that could lead to full-time permanent employment. This means you can build a rewarding and stable career within the organization. Benefit from the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities offered at the DSBN.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (R.S.W.)
• Minimum 5 years related experience in a community or educational setting is an asset.

• A valid Ontario Driver’s License with the ability to travel to schools within the DSBN
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, possesses strong organizational and time management skills
• Is an effective communicator (both written and verbal)

In addition, the successful applicant must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the following:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational skills;
• Consultation with schools on behavioural management, social-emotional issues, social skills development, and anger management to enhance academic success for students;
• Mediation, advocacy and problem-solving with Principals and families concerning students with mental health issues;
• Supporting students during crisis/tragic events;
• Assessing safety risk and collaboratively working with the student, family and school to develop support plans
• Offering immediate accessible professional counseling services to high-needs students and/or their families in the school;
• Liaising with community agencies for effective responses to students and families;
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Providing professional development opportunities, as directed; and
• Carrying out other professional duties as assigned.

Preference will be given to applicants with lived Indigenous experience and the following:

• Knowledge and experience connecting with Indigenous community supports
• Demonstrated experience in delivering culturally responsive services to Indigenous students and families

Upon successfully completing temporary coverage, you will be added to our supply list, providing you with the opportunity to fill in for any upcoming short-term vacancies.

Application Process:

• All applications are accepted through ApplyToEducation
• Applications packages should include:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three (3) professional references.

Selection Process:

• We thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to Achieving Success Together and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment:

• Upon hire, provide a Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within six months);

• Agreement to comply with the Board’s policies, procedures and code of conduct;

• Complete an annual offence declaration process.

Reason for posting: Short/long term coverages

Additional Information:

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

Land Acknowledgement:

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.