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SOCIAL WORKER
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
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 Social Worker to support both the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and the Robarts School for the Deaf. As part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team, in a school and residential setting, you will provide social worker services/case management to students and their families, conducting assessments/counselling/group work. Our Schools provide a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow, discover and ultimately, 'Believe in Themselves'.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Work with Deaf and hard of hearing students and families.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary 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?
Mandatory
• 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.
• An original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer prior to the commencement of employment
Skills and Qualifications:
Your background and experience enable you to meet the following requirements:
• experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students/families;
• thorough knowledge of behaviour management techniques;
• excellent communication/interpersonal/organizational skills including knowledge and ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL);
• demonstrated counselling/case management skills;
• ability and willingness to travel between Milton and London.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, February 12, 2016
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, February 29, 2016 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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