Temporary part-time (50% - 20 hrs per week) Social Worker

Job Purpose: Social Workers provide social and emotional support to children and families to ensure a healthy and positive school experience. Through short term counselling; support assessment, linkage to outside community agencies and crisis intervention and in collaboration with parents/guardians, school personnel and community resources, Social Workers develop behavioural strategies and interventions that maximize opportunities and success in school.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current knowledge of best practices, assessment, intervention, and consultation methods to support in childhood and adolescent social/emotional development.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Knowledge and adherence to professional standards and ethics specific to the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
• Superior case management tracking, documentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
• Experience working in the education sector is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• As per CUPE Agreement
• Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week, exact scheduling to be determined
• Commencing the start of 2024-2025 school year and ending October 22, 2025
• Salary range: $41.15 - $50.07 per hour
• Daily travel among division schools is required
• Shared office environment

For the full job description, please click here. For further details of the position, please contact Learning Superintendent Lorrie Anne Harkness by email lorrie.harkness@pvsd.ca.

Application Procedure:

• Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative work force and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Purpose: Social Workers provide social and emotional support to children and families to ensure a healthy and positive school experience. Through short term counselling; support assessment, linkage to outside community agencies and crisis intervention and in collaboration with parents/guardians, school personnel and community resources, Social Workers develop behavioural strategies and interventions that maximize opportunities and success in school.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current knowledge of best practices, assessment, intervention, and consultation methods to support in childhood and adolescent social/emotional development.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Knowledge and adherence to professional standards and ethics specific to the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
• Superior case management tracking, documentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
• Experience working in the education sector is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• As per CUPE Agreement
• Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week, exact scheduling to be determined
• Commencing the start of 2024-2025 school year and ending October 22, 2025
• Salary range: $41.15 - $50.07 per hour
• Daily travel among division schools is required
• Shared office environment

For the full job description, please click here. For further details of the position, please contact Learning Superintendent Lorrie Anne Harkness by email lorrie.harkness@pvsd.ca.

Application Procedure:

• Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative work force and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.