Social Worker

SOCIAL WORKER

Special Education and Student Services Department

Non-Affiliated CATII

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment fulfilling careers and the opportunity to make a difference in our students lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples Black and racialized people persons with disabilities people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations Inuit and Mtis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Under the direction of the Social Work Lead the Social Worker is responsible for providing therapeutic support including counselling and intervention strategies to address social emotional needs that adversely affect the academic and social development of students. They provide individual and group therapy to students parenting and resource navigation support to parents and consultation support and psychoeducation to parents and school staff. As a member of a multidisciplinary team the Social Worker offers consultation and guidance to families and school staff liaises with professionals of various sectors in the community working closely with school administrators and other educators providing consultation psychosocial assessments and therapy to students and caregivers. The Social Worker also prepares case notes and reports in accordance with regulatory college standards.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Screen and evaluate referrals to determine level of intervention and ensure appropriate fit to services available or triage to community services if necessary.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and engage in goal setting with students sometimes in consultation and collaboration with parents and school staff.
• Develop intervention treatment and safety plans and provide therapy to address treatment needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention to students families and education staff in response to tragic events or crisis situations.
• Support parents by providing outreach psychoeducation parenting strategies and referrals to community supports.
• As designated attendance counsellors for the school board adhere to Ministry requirements around student attendance and provide timely outreach to students and families and assess barriers to attendance.
• Create individual return to school plans and provide consultation to administrators and teachers around Ministry requirements in addressing attendance.
• Gather and record statistical information regarding referrals and interventions and complete documentation requirements according to regulatory college standards including case notes and reports.
• Provide consultation to administrators on how to address social and emotional needs of individuals or groups of students.
• Liaise with community resources when making referrals collaborating in treatment plans and when managing transitions in and out of treatment settings from school .
• Collaborate with school and hospital staff to address mental health crisis in schools (i.e. suicide and homicide risk)
• Advocate for supports to address the needs of vulnerable students and families and improve their well-being.
• Participate on Board and community committees to provide a social work lens in guiding decision making and policy development.
• Develop and deliver professional development and psychoeducation to educators caregivers and students.
• Collaborate with schools to identify and assess psychosocial needs specific to individual schools.
• Participate in meetings staff development and training as required.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree

• Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• 5 years of experience in providing therapeutic services crisis intervention working with children and families

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches

• Sensitivity and understanding of various types of diversity ensuring that counselling practices are inclusive and respectful of all students and their families

• Knowledge of community mental health services

• Proven commitment to continuous professional learning and staying current with latest research

• Ability to work independently and respond to crises with minimal supervision

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to triage and manage in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• A valid Ontario drivers license and the use of a personal vehicle

The following would be considered an asset:

• Trained in ASIST (or suicide risk assessment and treatment)

• Ability to create and deliver professional learning to large groups

• Experience with a variety of software (including but not limited to Google Suite)

• Familiarity with the education environment

The anticipated start date of this permanent full time (1.0 FTE ) position is August 25 2025. The annual salary range is $93671 - $110063. Comprehensive benefits and pension packages are also available.

How to apply:Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform by 5:00 pm on June 15 2025. If you do not currently have an ATE account you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter. Candidates are reminded to check spam/junk folders for Board correspondence.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview you will receive an email including the interview date/time google meet link and process details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to

You will be required to provide a negative Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months if successful in the hiring process.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process please contact the Human Resources Department via email at prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authorization : In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) 1989. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act (R.S.O. 1990 c.E.2) as amended and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Boards operation school programs and educational services student records and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Boards Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure & the Protection of Privacy Policy may be viewed on the Boards website at . Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to: .