Temporary Contract, Social Worker, 1.0 FTE, Social Work Department

Original job posting

Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide short-term counselling and interventions to students and families addressing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance, and mental health needs. Collaborate with school teams and community agencies on case management, referrals, attendance support, capacity building, and accurate student records.

Job details

Position Title: Temporary Contract Social Worker Total FTE Available: 1.0FTE Position Type: Contract, Full-time Contract Dates: To start as soon as possible to no later than December 18, 2026 Salary Range: $71,932 - $115,286 Union: APSSP Number of Vacancies: 1 Location(s): Board-Wide – Multiple Locations Posting type: Internal and External Vacancy Status: Replacement Posting Close Date: October 5, 2026 @ 4:30pm About Us The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Position Summary Social Workers operate under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical supervision of the Chief Social Worker, to provide short-term counselling supports to students of Dufferin-Peel and/or their families. The Social Worker seeks to understand and address social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties, which interfere with a student’s academic, attendance and overall mental health and well-being. RESPONSIBILITIES (but Not Limited To) Conduct psychosocial assessments of students individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situation and determine the appropriate intervention required. Provide individual and/or group counselling and intervention services, focused on mental health and well-being, to students and/or their families. Provide ongoing professional support to student, family and school personnel when the student or family has been referred to another agency. Provide attendance counselling services and support for students and/or parents as per the Education Act. Participate in school conferences and team meetings. Work in interdisciplinary teams for case management and program planning. Act as a resource person and facilitator to school staff in cases where there is a potential Child Welfare, Duty to Report matter. Coordinate referrals for students and families to community agencies and organizations. Act as a resource person to the school team regarding alternative education programs (such as Supervised Alternative Learning Plans; Co-op; alternative education settings). Provide capacity building to the school team, where appropriate on specific subjects including in-service programs, workshops, and presentations. Obtain and maintain up-to-date knowledge of community services and nurture appropriate working relationships with these services. Remain current on relevant research, legislation and professional literature. Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in accordance with Board direction and professional standards, and complete caseload data collection as required by the Board. Seek advice and consultation, where appropriate, from the Chief Social Worker. Other duties, as assigned. Education/Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Skills/Experience/Other Previous experience as a Social Worker at the graduate level of training is desired. Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Experience working in the areas of child, adolescent or adult mental health and family work. Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills. Excellent analysis, problem-solving, organization and time management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with others, take initiative, and work independently. Experienced and comfortable working with different clinical modalities and interventions such as family systems, CBT, group interventions, and strengths-based practice. Strong understanding of mental health concerns and the impact on social, emotional and academic well-being. Proven ability to meet multiple demands and prioritize required tasks Applicant Information To be considered for this position, please click Apply Police Record Check: This role will a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years. Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide short-term counselling and interventions to students and families addressing social, emotional, behavioural, attendance, and mental health needs. Collaborate with school teams and community agencies on case management, referrals, attendance support, capacity building, and accurate student records.

Requirements

A Master of Social Work degree and registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers are required; eligibility for Ontario Association of Social Workers membership is also specified. Graduate-level social work experience is desired, along with mental health and family-work experience, strong communication and organizational abilities, and familiarity with clinical approaches such as family systems, CBT, group interventions, and strengths-based practice.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychosocial Assessment
• Individual And Group Counselling
• Mental Health Intervention
• Family Work
• Attendance Counselling
• Case Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Child Welfare And Duty To Report
• Community Referrals
• Alternative Education Support
• Presentation And Facilitation
• Written And Oral Communication
• Analysis And Problem-Solving
• Organization And Time Management
• Family Systems
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Healthcare