York Region District School Board
School Social Worker 1 (District)
Job Description
The School Social Work practice incorporates a variety of methods, including individual, group work, community engagement, and consultation. The School Social Worker will support schools and staff in various issues in the context of school social work practice. This may include but is not limited to personal, social, and emotional, family functioning, schooling, and academic success. Description This social work position will require supporting a cluster of schools within an integrated lens. Working from an ecological systems lens, the school social worker will provide direct services to children who experience difficulty within their environment (home, school, community) which impacts their school functioning. This social worker position will also facilitate and build the capacity of school staff to understand how the elements of familial, cultural and community impact a students response to learning. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary. Travel is required. Qualification...