Special Education and Student Services Department If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.

- The OCSB is currently seeking a Social Worker - Term .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities.

The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas. Under the direction of the Social Work Lead, the Social Worker is responsible for providing therapeutic support, including counselling and intervention strategies to address social emotional needs that adversely affect the academic and social development of students. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker offers consultation and guidance to families and school staff, liaises with professionals of various sectors in the community, working closely with school administrators and other educators providing consultation, psychosocial assessments and therapy to students and caregivers.

The Social

Worker also prepares case notes and reports in accordance with regulatory college standards. Screen and evaluate referrals to determine level of intervention and ensure appropriate fit to services available or triage to community services if necessary Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention to students, families and education staff in response to tragic events or crisis situations Support parents by providing outreach, psychoeducation,



parenting strategies and referrals to community supports As designated attendance counsellors for the school board, adhere to Ministry requirements around student attendance and provide timely outreach to students and families and assess barriers to attendance Gather and record statistical information regarding referrals and interventions and complete documentation requirements according to regulatory college standards, including case notes and reports Provide consultation to administrators on how to address social and emotional needs of individuals or groups of students Liaise with community resources when making referrals, collaborating in treatment plans and when managing transitions in and out of treatment settings from school Collaborate with school and hospital staff to address mental health crisis in schools (i.e. suicide and homicide risk) Advocate for supports to address the needs of vulnerable students and families and improve their well-being Participate on Board and community committees to provide a social work lens in guiding decision making and policy development. Participate in meetings, staff development and training as required Master of Social Work Degree ~ Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers ~5 years of experience in providing therapeutic services, crisis intervention, working with children and families ~ Sensitivity and understanding of various types of diversity, ensuring that counselling practices are inclusive and respectful of all students and their families ~ Knowledge of community mental health services ~ Ability to work independently and respond to crises with minimal supervision ~ A valid Ontario drivers license and the use of a personal vehicle The Following Would Be Considered An Asset Trained in ASIST (or suicide risk assessment and treatment) Experience with a variety of software (including but not limited to Google Suite) The anticipated start date of this temporary full time (1.0 FTE ) position is as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of November 27, 2026.

📌 Temporary, Full-Time Social Worker, Social Work (Ottawa)
🏢 Ottawa Catholic School Board
📍 Ottawa