0.5 Itinerant School Social Worker (Term)
BULLETIN NUMBER: 273/T/25 DATE POSTED: May 20, 2025
SCHOOL: Itinerant Position – Multiple Locations

COMMENCING: September 2, 2025 and will end June 30, 2026, or one day prior to the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School Social Worker position is under the Teachers’ Collective Agreement and will follow the school calendar.

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor of Student and Family Supports, the School Social Worker will work closely with school teams,

other clinicians, support staff, and community partners to provide holistic supports that help students meaningfully re-engage in

learning pathways. This position supports the development of inclusive, identity-affirming school and classroom environments

that promote regulation, accessibility, and meaningful engagement for all learners.

Grounded in decolonization, reconciliation, Indigenous ways of being, and anti-racist/anti-oppressive pedagogies, this role drives

systemic change by embedding holistic, accessible, and student-centered social supports within LRSD’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan

(MYSP) and divisional priorities. Services include culturally responsive assessment, programming, therapeutic interventions, and

consultation, delivered within a tiered model of support (universal, targeted, and intensive) across the Louis Riel School Division.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Provide service to school-aged children having difficulty coping within their environment.
• Act as a link between the school, social agencies, medical personnel and service clubs.
• Plan and program preventatively for students in their environment.
• Provide individual case work, group work, family therapy, or consultation depending upon the individual situation within the

primary, secondary and tertiary levels of intervention service delivery model of clinical services in the Louis Riel School

Division.

• Work as a member of a clinical team.
• Support the strategic actions of the Louis Riel School Division’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a master’s degree.
• Eligible for or in possession of a current School Clinicians Certificate in Social Work.
• Member of the Manitoba College of Social Work.
• Must be able to work directly and indirectly with children, parents, and teachers to meet the needs of the children within

LRSD.

• Knowledge of indigenous cultures and history.
• Bilingual (English / French) would be an asset.
• Exemplary technology skills in order to complete on-line recording and reporting requirements.
• Effective critical incident response skills.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
• Respect In School or Commit To Kids certification.
• Review and comply with divisional policies and guidelines.
• Valid drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Louis Riel School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of

equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

• Apply by using the LRSD online submission process at www.lrsd.net.

• Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.

• Identify the names and contact information of three references.

• Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.

• Quote the Bulletin Number on the application; a separate application is required for each job bulletin.

• Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025