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SOCIAL WORKER
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Trillium Demonstration School
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary - Fixed term contract position (September to June recurring – 18.13 hours per week)
Job Code:
10104 - Social Worker 2
Salary:
$1,160.57 - $1,473.58 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
A rewarding career awaits you at the Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch. Currently we are looking for a part-time Social Worker to support the Trillium Demonstration School in Milton. The Trillium Demonstration School provides a specialized residential school program for students with severe learning disabilities whose educational needs cannot be adequately met in their local boards. 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 with severe learning disabilities? Do you have a social work background and experience working with students with learning disabilities? If your background also includes strong counselling and case management skills, this unique all-encompassing opportunity may be of interest to you. The following position is available for the 2015/2016 school year:
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Work with students who have severe learning disabilities and their families.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary educational and mental health team.
• Provide social worker and case management services to students and their families including conducting assessments, counselling and group work.
How do I qualify?
Qualifications
Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:
• Knowledge of theories/practices of professional social work normally acquired through completion of a clinical Masters degree in Social Work;
• Current registration as a social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
• Successful experience working with 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;
• Excellent communication/interpersonal/organizational skills; and
• Demonstrated counselling/case management skills.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 10 months, 347 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 26, 2015 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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