PSSP- Social Worker & Attendance Counsellor Elementary Schools

Position: 26PSSP01 - Social Worker & Attendance Counsellor Elementary Schools
Job Code: 26

PSSP
01 Professional Student Services Personnel CAREER OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL WORKER AND ATTENDANCE COUNSELLOR ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB) The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph.

We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River.

These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact.and Find Your Path. THE OPPORTUNITY The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a temporary part-time opportunity in the capacity of Social Worker and Attendance Counsellor.

Location:

Guelph Area Elementary Schools

Note:

School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs. FTE and

Hours:

0.2 FTE; 7 hours per week Base Salary Range: $78,219 - $98,447 per year (based on 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

Labour Market A 6.5% labour market adjustment to be applied to the base salary range; salary range Adjustment: inclusive of market adjustment is $83,303 - $104,846 per year (based on 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

Note:

Labour market adjustment may fluctuate based on local market and at discretion of the Board.

Start Date:

To commence as soon as possible End Date:
Unknown Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); temporary; part-time;
Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) Union Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the Manager of Social Work and Attendance Counselling, the responsibilities of the Social Worker & Attendance Counsellor are as follows:
Responsibilities:
Provide evidence-based social work interventions to students in person and through virtual platforms Responsible to demonstrate evidence of solid clinical skills using a variety of clinical modalities. Examples may include: BRISC, Brief Digital Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Interventions, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT and Trauma Informed Modalities Responsible for clinical assessment, intervention, case management and monitoring of caseload Responsible for the development and delivery of group clinical interventions Responsible to engage with students, families, and staff, develop trusting and supportive relationships and to work collaboratively within the UGDSB and wider community system Utilize strength-based trauma informed and anti-oppressive practices Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) & Crisis Intervention Response responsibilities across the system Responsible to participate and engage in system committees and professional development as required Responsible for consultation, engagement and linkages between schools, community agencies and hospitals Responsible for performing mandatory attendance management services as per the Education Act and to perform home visits Excellent…