The Grand Erie District School Board is guided by our vision to Learn, Lead and Inspire and our shared mission to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire each learner. Grand Erie’s 2800 employees provide quality education to approximately 26,000 full-time equivalent students who attend our 72 schools. The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. The head office is located in Brantford.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide direct services and/or consultation in mental health promotion, prevention and intervention to students, staff and families. The candidate will conduct risk assessments and respond to and support crises and traumatic situations as well as liaise with community agencies and support pathways to care within the Grand Erie District School Board and the community. This individual will follow procedures and practices related to, but not limited to, case management, informed consent, confidentiality and record keeping as well as perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required; verification of post-secondary education (degree or original transcript) will be required
• Registered member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing is required
• An understanding of evidence based mental health promotion, prevention, interventions for children and youth is preferred
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and assessments to support crises, traumatic events, risk and postvention for students, staff and families is preferred
• Knowledge of counselling modalities effective with children and youth is preferred
• Experience with in-person and virtual support for children and youth
• Experience working in schools is preferred
• Knowledge of local community resources and system navigation is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively is required
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is required
• Reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required
• Must be proficient in the use of computers

Job Specifications

Hours of Work: 7 hours per day/35 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $75,183 to $88,714 annual salary

Effective Date: September 1, 2022 to April 19, 2023 or until current incumbent returns

Apply by email by September 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Please quote posting # PSP 12-22-23 in the subject line of your email

If your qualifications, positive attitude and commitment to excellence make you an ideal candidate for this position, please submit your application, marked “personal and confidential”, which includes a complete resume, cover letter, and a copy of your degree (one document if submitted electronically) with the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; your current supervisor must be provided as a reference.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector screen”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Full-time

Salary: $75,183.00-$88,714.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift