1.0 FTE Temporary position (until January 31, 2025,

with the possibility of an extension)

The Simcoe

County District School Board is committed to supporting the academic

achievement and mental health and well-being of all students. Reporting to the Mental Health Lead and the

Assistant Manager of Social Work Services, working as part of a

multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate(s) will: Provide individual and small group counselling to

students struggling with mental health and addiction concerns.

Provide suicide risk and violent threat risk

assessment, in collaboration with family, school, community and health system

partners. Provide response where school communities have been impacted by a

traumatic event.

Provide psychoeducation to staff, students and

families on mental health and addiction topics, addressing the intersection

with equity, special education, and Indigenous Education needs.

Collaborate in the development of prevention and

intervention initiatives, with an emphasis on safe schools. Areas include but

are not limited to bullying prevention, substance use, suicide prevention,

pathways to mental health care and leading mentally healthy schools.

Work with school staff to build capacity and

support the advancement of mental health literacy and delivery of mental health

and well-being prevention, and promotion strategies, education, programs, and

services inclusive and reflective of student mental health need, while drawing

upon the best evidence and research available.

Provide coaching and consultative services to

school staff and parents in response to and to promote understanding of the

mental health needs of students and school communities.

Provide system navigation and referral services to

students and families.

Collaborate with various community partners within

Simcoe County in response to student mental health needs.

Provide support and service rooted in cultural

humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Master of Social Work (MSW)

degree.

Membership, in good standing, with the Ontario

College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

3 years experience in children and youth mental health

services delivering individual and group counselling and consultative and

coaching services to support positive outcomes for children, youth, and their

families.

Expertise

in anti-oppressive, brief, strengths-based and evidence informed

interventions. Expertise in BRISC, Brief

Digital Interventions, Single Session, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed and Responsive Education practices.

Demonstrated skill in

suicide risk assessment and response and traumatic incident response.

Facilitator status of

safeTALK and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) an asset.

Demonstrated

knowledge of service delivery approaches rooted in intersectionality, anti-racist

and anti-oppressive practice that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility,

and inclusivity.

Demonstrated experience in

developing successful collaborations both within a school board as well as with

the wider community. Knowledge of community and social service agencies,

their mandate, programs, and services.

Demonstrated experience with

transference of knowledge and building the capacity of other professional

services.

Demonstrated ability to work

within a multi-disciplinary team.

Strong analytical skills.

Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Excellent organizational

skills and ability to maintain up to date and accurate documentation, in

accordance with professional standards.

Ability to work independently and utilize

professional discretion.

Excellent computer skills including experience with

data management systems, MS Office Applications Word and Excel.

Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Must possess a valid drivers license and have

reliable transportation.

School/Location

Status

FTE

Posting #

ATE #

Georgian Bay District Secondary School and South Simcoe Shores Secondary School - Midland

Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future.

Temporary

1.0

AP-T/12

3861285

This position is a thirty-five (35) hour work week and is based on

working the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days. The compensation

range for candidates who hold a Bachelor of Social Work is $68,663 - $84,641 per

year. Compensation for candidates who hold their Master of Social Work is $76,095

to $93,939 per year. This is a unionized position and union dues are

applicable. The nature of this position will require the successful candidate

to service large geographical areas, mileage reimbursement at the Board

approved rate.

Internal

applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to

identify their seniority date on their cover letter.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all

full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the

Apply to Education (ATE) website at https://scdsb.simplication.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing

education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m.

November 27, 2024.

Cover

letters may be addressed to Dawn Franks Mental Health Lead and Elizabeth

Wiltshire, Assistant Manager of Social Work Services. Any application not received through the ATE website by the deadline

will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE website,

select Search Jobs, select Support Applicants, then use the search section

to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.

To apply for the posting: Sign

into your ApplyToEducation Support (Management/Professional) applicant account;

Select

Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;

Enter

the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;

Click

the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;

Select

the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job

description page.** All fees for the application

process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board. **

Application

packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should applicants require

assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at

1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Guided by the principles of dignity,

individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board

(SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that

supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff.

The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per

the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the

principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices

for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we

are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and

perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with

disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the

community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the

Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain

equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under

the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to

contact two professional references, including their current and most recent

supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be

required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the

Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to

complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of

employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however,

only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

November 13, 2024