School Social Worker

**CURRENT LOCATION(S)**:West Central Public School/Osborne Public School/Ecole Debden Public School **(1.0)**
Red Wing Public School/Shellbrook Elementary Public School/Christopher Lake Public School **(1.0)**
Canwood Public School/Big River Public High School/T.D. Michel Public School **(1.0)**
Princess Margaret Public School **(.50)**
**_(with the understanding that you are employed by the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division) _**

**POSITION**:Temporary Full-Time (3 positions available); Temporary Part-Time (1 position available)

**START DATE**: September 2, 2025, or as mutually agreed upon

**END DATE**:June 24, 2026**

**POSTING DATE**: May 21, 2025

**HOURS OF WORK**:Full-Time**: 7.0 hours per day/35.0 hours per week; **Part-Time**: 3.5 hours per day/17.50 hours per week

**SALARY**:Year 1 - $42.23 per hour**
Year 2 - $43.52 per hour
Year 3 - $45.14 per hour
- **Rates may change once new CUPE Local 4195 Agreement is in effect
**REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION**: Minimum 4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work.
- Experience in the delivery of human services would be an asset. (Human services in this context refer to experience in areas
- such as social work, health care, justice, addictions counselling or related counselling, and community development.)
- Meet the criteria of a Social Worker pursuant to _The Social Work Act_ and be a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan
- Association of Social Workers.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.
- Detailed knowledge of and ability to practice in accordance with federal, provincial, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies

that relate to students and families; such as child protection/child abuse, student support services, attendance, education
rights and privacy.
- Detailed knowledge of and ability to comply with current professional standards as established by the Saskatchewan

Association of Social Workers and disseminated in its publication Standards for Social Work in Schools.
- Ability to implement “Best Practices” in relation to assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills.
- Skill in fostering a positive, accepting learning environment.
- Ability to maintain a positive, encouraging, supportive approach when interacting with students, as evidence of the belief that
- we can help all children learn.
- Possess strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation and provide sound recommendations to the supervisor.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal on-site supervision demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making skills to
- ensure quality of work meets expected standards.
- Skill in working as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Working knowledge of current technology and software associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate within Board policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, students, families, and the community
- demonstrating sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children including
- demonstrating strict attention to confidentiality of school operations and student information.
- Ability to fulfill any and all other duties as outlined in the job description.

**QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY APPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO**:_ _**
Human Resources, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division

**_Only short-listed applicants will be contacted._**

**_Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive _**
**_workplace and having a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. We welcome diversity and _