The Social Worker / Attendance Counsellor provides direct social work services to students and parents including counselling, agency referrals and other interventions that address the underlying social, emotional, family, peer and learning issues that create barriers to learning. The incumbent also performs the duties of an Attendance Counsellor as outlined in the Education Act of Ontario.
 
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  Four Year University Degree in social work and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers. A minimum of one year experience in a community agency or school Board setting providing counselling services to children and families, preferably in a role providing legally mandated services.

Related experience involving First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit communities is preferred. 
 
RATE OF PAY:  $41.70 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
 
START DATE:    2016 September 06 (assignment ends 2017 June 30)
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2016 August 08
 
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.
 
Please use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link below to submit your electronic application. Only applications submitted using this link will be considered.
 
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, please contact the Staffing Officer listed below for assistance.
 
Sherri Toonders, Staffing Officer, Support Staff, Human Resources