Social Worker

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

Position: Social Worker

Position Type : Contract (Full-Time/Part-Time) 

Date(s):  Throughout the School Year

Location(s):  Board-wide - Multiple Locations               

Salary Range:  $70,574 - $113,928 (annually)

(salary is prorated based on FTE and length of the contract)

Existing Vacancy:  Future Supply Pool

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Superintendent, and through the Chief of Service, the social worker will help the school and home; resolve social, behavioural and emotional difficulties which interfere with a student’s education by providing assessment, counselling, therapy or referral to individual groups and families as well as consultation to school staff. The service will be provided to board wide and site-based alternative settings.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
•  Previous experience as a Social Worker at the graduate level of training is desired.
• Experience working in the areas of child, adolescent or adult mental health and family work.
• Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others, take initiative, and work independently.
• Experienced and comfortable working with different clinical modalities and interventions such as family systems, CBT, group interventions, and strengths-based practice.
• Strong understanding of mental health concerns and the impact on social, emotional and academic well-being.
• Proven ability to meet multiple demands and prioritize required tasks.

Visit www.dpcdsb.org  for more details.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, please click Apply. 

Police Record Check: This role will a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.