Social Worker, School Social Worker

Greenwood College School is seeking a Social Worker who will work with students in Grades 7-12 and their families from now through to June 2027. This is an active recruitment for a fixed-term, part-time position (60%) beginning immediately.

Greenwood College School (Greenwood) is a co-educational independent day school for students in Grades 7 through 12. Greenwood was founded to inspire students to venture further in order to prepare them for the challenges and experiences of life. Our small, supportive community allows students to feel positive and engaged each day, while our trailblazing approach to personalized education challenges every student to grow.

This is a fixed-term position beginning immediately and ending in late June 2027. The expected compensation for this position is $45,000 - $65,000 annually, prorated for the length of the contract. This is a 60% role, the exact terms of which will be formulated between the successful candidate and the school. Possible terms are:

• 3 days a week for full days; or,
• 5 days a week from 9:30am-2:00pm.

Greenwood’s professional culture is highly collaborative – all staff members participate in job-embedded professional development. Accordingly, the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues. The willingness to participate fully in the life of the school, including co-curriculars and the Outdoor Education program, is also an essential attribute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, student and/or parent counselling as required.
• Provide a safe, trusted and confidential space for student and family counselling.
• Evaluate and determine need for external support outside the care provided at school and, where appropriate, provide external referrals to services, agencies or specialists.
• Establish a visible and approachable presence in the school.
• Collaborate with the Vice-Principal, Student Support and Well-Being, other School Social Worker, Nurse, Coordinator, Student Well-being, staff, administrators and other internal partners to deliver and support programs and initiatives that lead to overall well-being of students, for example:
• Relevant clubs and committees that focus on student well-being;
• Workshops and discussion groups, including but not limited to LGBTQ+, mental health, and transition to postsecondary.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the counselling profession and practice in accordance with federal, provincial and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families such as, child protection / child abuse, special education, attendance, education rights and privacy.
• Maintain case records and comply with mandated documentation and reporting requirements.
• Identify students’ diverse needs that require specific counselling expertise.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in the field by participating in professional development, and maintaining contact with other professional bodies and social service agencies.
• Maintain some flexibility and be available to respond to emergencies and critical incidents.
• Attend and contribute to Student Support Team meetings.
• Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings when needed.
• Help to facilitate restorative strategies (when conflict arises).
• Support emergency student visits to the hospital for mental health.
• Attend student “return to school” meetings at the hospital and provide a report to school.
• Create and support safety plans for at-risk students.

• Masters of Social Work (MSW) and Registered Social Worker (RSW)
• Current membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers…