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Simcoe County District School Board

Social Worker

Barrie, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 21, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

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SOCIAL WORKER

1.0 FTE Temporary position – Immediately to May 5, 2027

The Simcoe County District School Board Is Committed To Supporting The Academic Achievement And Mental Health And Well-being Of All Students. Reporting To The Manager Of Social Work Services, Working As Part Of a Multi-disciplinary Team, The Successful Candidate(s) Will

Provide individual and small group counselling to students struggling with mental health and addiction concerns.
Provide suicide risk and violent threat risk assessment, in collaboration with family, school, community and health system partners. Provide response where school communities have been impacted by a traumatic event.
Provide psychoeducation to staff, students and families on mental health and addiction topics, addressing the intersection with equity, special education, and Indigenous Education needs.
Collaborate in the development of prevention and intervention initiatives, with an emphasis on safe schools. Areas include but are not limited to bullying prevention, substance use, suicide prevention, pathways to mental health care and leading mentally healthy schools.
Work with school staff to build capacity and support the advancement of mental health literacy and delivery of mental health and well-being prevention, and promotion strategies, education, programs, and services inclusive and reflective of student mental health need, while drawing upon the best evidence and research available.
Provide coaching and consultative services to school staff and parents in response to and to promote understanding of the mental health needs of students and school communities.
Provide system navigation and referral services to students and families.
Collaborate with various community partners within Simcoe County in response to student mental health needs.
Provide support and service rooted in cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Membership, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
3 years' experience in children and youth mental health services delivering individual and group counselling and consultative and coaching services to support positive outcomes for children, youth, and their families.
Expertise in anti-oppressive, brief, strengths-based and evidence informed interventions. Expertise in BRISC, Brief Digital Interventions, Single Session, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed and Responsive Education practices.
Demonstrated skill in suicide risk assessment and response and traumatic incident response.
Demonstrated knowledge of service delivery approaches rooted in intersectionality, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice that nurture safe(r) spaces, cultural humility, and inclusivity.
Demonstrated experience in developing successful collaborations both within a school board as well as with the wider community. Knowledge of community and social service agencies, their mandate, programs, and services.
Demonstrated experience with transference of knowledge and building the capacity of other professional services.
Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong analytical skills. Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain up to date and accurate documentation, in accordance with professional standards.
Ability to work independently and utilize professional discretion.
Excellent computer skills including experience with data management systems, MS Office Applications – Word and Excel.
Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.

Assigned Area(s): This role supports schools within the County of Simcoe. 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 . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. September 28, 2026.

Cover letters may be addressed to Adelle Volpone, Manager of Social Work Services.

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.

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Responsibilities

The Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling to students while conducting risk assessments for suicide and violence. They will also collaborate with school staff and community partners to deliver mental health prevention and intervention initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and be in good standing with the OCSWSSW, with a Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred. At least 3 years of experience in children and youth mental health services is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Skills

Individual counseling
Group counseling
Suicide risk assessment
Threat risk assessment
Traumatic incident response
Psychoeducation
System navigation
Referral services
Anti-oppressive practice
Cultural humility
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Mental health literacy
Data management
Communication skills
Organizational skills

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan
Mileage reimbursement

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Adelle Volpone

Keywords

Social Worker
Mental Health
Addiction
Counseling
Risk Assessment
Trauma Informed
Anti-racism
Equity
Indigenous Education
Special Education
BRISC
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
OCSWSSW
OMERS Pension Plan
Vulnerable Sector Check
Multi-disciplinary Team
School Board
Case Management
Intervention
Prevention
Capacity Building
System Navigation
Data Management
MS Office

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