Social Worker – Indigenous Education

SOCIAL WORKER – INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

1.0 FTE Permanent position

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Social Worker – Indigenous Education. Reporting to the Manager of Social Work Services and Principal of Indigenous Education, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting schools in the development and implementation of preventative and promotional strategies that address student well-being for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. The Social Worker will provide individual and group counselling for students, consultative services to schools, students, and families, liaise with community agencies, provide general resource information to multi-disciplinary teams, maintain statistical data and documentation, provide suicide and violent risk assessment, and support school communities that have been impacted by a traumatic event.

The successful candidate will be assigned to school locations throughout the county. Geographic areas are subject to change based on the needs of the students.

Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants of Aboriginal descent with a strong commitment to Aboriginal Education (in accordance with section 24.1a of the Ontario Human Rights Act) .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a Bachelor of Social Work with a specialization in Indigenous Studies is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters of Social Work (MSW);
• Membership, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW);
• Three (3) years' experience in providing consultative services to schools to support children and adolescents and their families, and in the provision of individual, and group counselling;
• Previous experience supporting First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities is required;
• Experience supervising employees, e.g., Social Workers, Child and Youth Workers or similar paraprofessionals who provide short-term supportive counselling and other support services for children and adolescents;
• Knowledge and training in evidence-based social work theory, practice, and interventions, e.g., suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, group work, mental health interventions.

Pertinent Skills and Experience:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Effective skills in co-operative planning and action;
• Knowledge of community and social service agencies, their mandate, programs, and services, including those that serve the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit families;
• Ability to work as a team member with Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, Resource staff, students/and/or their families and community agencies;
• Knowledge of current political, cultural, and social awareness of issues impacting First Nation, Métis, and Inuit youth;
• Strong planning and organizational skills, and attention to detail skills;
• Excellent computer skills including experience with data management systems, MS Office Applications – Word and Excel;
• Training in Cognitive Behavioural, Brief Solution and Single Session interventions, SafeTALK, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), the ASK Workshop and Mental Health First Aid, would be an asset;
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred;
• Reliable transportation required;
• The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to service large geographical areas; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate;
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Manager / Lead of Indigenous Education and or the Assistant Manager of Social Work Services.

Assigned Area(s): This is an itinerant role supporting all school areas in Simcoe County. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future. 

This position is a thirty-five (35) hour work week and is based on working the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days. The compensation range for this position is $70,213 to $86,209 per year. Compensation for candidates who hold their Master of Social Work is $77,663 to $95,507 per year. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable. The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to service large geographical areas, mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate. 

Internal applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to identify their seniority date on their cover letter.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at https://scdsb.simplication.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on Dec ember 12 , 2025.

Cover letters may be addressed to Adelle Volpone , Manager of Social Work Services and Alison Golding, Principal of Indigenous Education .

Any application not received through the ATE website by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE website, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.

To apply for the posting:

• Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (Management/Professional) applicant account;
• Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
• Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
• Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
• Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.

** All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board. **

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax . Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff.  The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor.  New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.