Title: Social Worker

Start Date: August 26, 2024

Position Type: Permanent

Position Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Posting Overview:

The Lambton Kent District School Board is seeking Registered Social Workers who identify as Black to support school staff to implement proactive interventions and strategies and build capacity of mental health awareness through education. The Social Workers will work collaboratively with community agencies and partners to ensure seamless and integrated service delivery for Black youth and their families as well as other equity deserving students as required. The Social Worker will serve as a member of our system LKDSB Multi-disciplinary teams and will liaise with school administration and staff.

The LKDSB is committed to championing anti-oppressive education and to providing equitable support to Black students. This position has been created to support that priority. The hiring for this position will be completed equitably in accordance with the Special Programs provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We invite applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or resume as part of their application. All information submitted through the application process is confidential and will only be used to determine eligibility for this role.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Successful completion of a Masters Social Work Degree program or equivalent from an accredited university;

• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario;

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the role of Social Worker or Psychotherapist in a child welfare, educational, medical/psychiatric or other related setting would be an asset;

• Experience supporting Black youth in educational or developmental settings.

Only those who self-identify as Black will be considered.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Work in collaboration with school teams to support student well-being and compliment in-class learning by providing resources to classroom teachers and others as appropriate;

• Partner with school administrators to support preventative pupil absenteeism strategies and to address related issues;

• Ability to provide social work support to students through anti-racism and anti-oppression framework;

• Knowledge and awareness, including through lived experience, of the issues that impact Black students in education;

• Support students to develop everyday strategies in order to be successful in the school environment;

• Knowledge and experience in working with community agencies and partners to ensure seamless and integrated service delivery for youth and their families;

• Participate as a member of the LKDSB multi-disciplinary team and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary school team environment;

• Maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by the College that the candidate is registered with and adhering to the expectations as established by the LKDSB;

• Knowledge of and experience in incorporating Black and equity-deserving perspectives and resources to support students;

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;

• Ability to work independently and efficiently;

• Experience leading presentations related to the social development of youth;

• Working with other students as needed;

• The successful applicant must have access to reliable transportation; travel throughout the district will be required.

Position Effective Date & Length:

Permanent CUPE, 12 month, 35 hours/weeks

Salary: $44.15 - $46.84

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applications will only be accepted through our online process on Apply to Education. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources department at resume@lkdsb.net.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one, please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time.

The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of lived experience that will help them to support a wide range of students.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.

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