Social Worker, Youth Development

Role Overview  Reporting to the Principal, Junior School, the Social Worker provides support to ensure the social and emotional wellbeing of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Social Worker works closely with divisional School Principals and interdisciplinary teams to counsel students in order to resolve issues and proactively build resilience and coping skills in students. This is a temporary, part-time contract position created to address an immediate staffing need.

A permanent part-time Social Worker position will be posted in the near future following a review of the role and the School's evolving needs. The incumbent in the contract role will have an opportunity to apply for the permanent position.
Social Worker  Temporary Part-time Position

Start Date:

as soon as possible
Department  Auxiliary
Reports to  Principal, Junior School
Working Conditions  School/Office Environment, Mac, Google.
Who We Are  SMLS is a premier independent girls' school (JK–Grade 12) with 135 years of history. Located on 10 acres in Olde Oakville, our mission is to provide personalized, real-world learning experiences that encourage young women to challenge and transform the world. Our tight-knit, nurturing community allows each girl to explore her unique pathway to success. SMLS students learn to dare–and develop the future-ready skills, resilience, and confidence to lead beyond our doors.
Who You Are  A compassionate, student-centred social worker committed to supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. A relationship-builder who is grounded in trauma-informed and strengths-based practice, and effectively collaborates with educators and families. A strong clinician with a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering a safe, supportive school environment where every student can thrive.
Experience   1-3 years of relevant experience is preferred
Current students and recent graduates are welcome to apply
Experience working with students is an asset
Experience and comfort in using Mac and Google Suite is an asset
Education   Post-secondary education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities   Provide individual/group support to students across the School (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12)
Conduct classroom presentations/workshops to talk about self-regulation, conflict management, bullying, problem solving, and other relevant topics
Attend and contribute to regular Circle of Care meetings in all three School divisions
Manage referrals for students and parents
Attend IEP meetings when needed
Facilitate restorative justice circles (when conflict arises)
Liaise with CAS on family and student issues as they pertain to SMLS
Support SMLS employees with Duty To Report CAS calls
SMLS' culture is highly collaborative and community-oriented. All staff are expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including attending school events which may occur on evenings or weekends from time to time (faculty participation in co-curriculars is essential).
Employees are expected to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the role.
Candidates should be aware that, as the School continues to evolve, job responsibilities may be adjusted from time to time to align with the needs of our students and the School. Any such changes will be made reasonably, and every effort will be made to provide advance notice and appropriate training where required.
Compensation & Terms  The expected compensation is in the range of $45/hour.
SMLS does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in the screening or selection of candidates.
Why Join SMLS?  Our work is meaningful and important. As a school, we support each student's interests, talents, learning needs and strengths. Through our world-class facility, Signature Programs, expertise in girls' education, and dedication to personalization, our students become lifelong learners equipped to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose.
When you join SMLS, you join a fun and supportive community!
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