A rewarding career awaits you at the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. Currently, we are looking for one (1) Seasonal, Social Worker to support the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf and Sagonaska Demonstration School in Belleville. The schools for the Deaf and Demonstration schools provide specialized school programs for students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing and for students with Learning Disabilities. Our schools provide a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow, discover and ultimately, 'Believe in Themselves'.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing or students who have Learning Disabilities? Do you have a social work background and experience working with students with multiple exceptionalities? If your background also includes strong counselling and case management skills, this unique all-encompassing opportunity may be of interest to you.
About the job
In this role, you will:- Work with students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing or students who may have Learning Disabilities, some with multiple exceptionalities.
- Provide social work services and case management services to the students and their families, including conducting assessments, counselling, and group work.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary educational and mental health team.
- Provide individual counselling to youth and provide child management skills to parents and schools.
- Liaise with teachers, staff, and other professionals.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- Current registration as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) to be able to provide appropriate clinical services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and families.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Your background and experience enable you to meet the following requirements:- Knowledge of theories/practices of professional social work normally acquired through completion of a clinical Master of Social Work degree.
- Knowledge of, and ability, to analyse educational programs, community resources and family support systems and to modify them to meet the needs of the students.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, ministry and Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch policies, procedures, and rules of confidentiality.
- Successful experience working with students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing, students with Learning Disabilities and their families.
- Thorough knowledge of child development, social and environmental influences, cultural diversity, family systems and age-appropriate change strategies.
- Ability to use computers and related software to prepare reports and maintain case documentation.
- Demonstrated counselling and case management skills.
Additional Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English, to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and professionals.
- Well-developed research and recording skills for documentation.
- Presentation skills to delivery training workshops to parents, staff, and school boards.
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