25PSSP29 - Social Worker/Attendance Counsellor - Wellington Heights Secondary School

Job Code: 25PSSP29

Professional Student Services Personnel

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

SOCIAL WORKER/ATTENDANCE COUNSELLOR

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a temporary full-timeopportunity in the capacity of Social Worker/Attendance Counsellor. This is a 10-month position (yearly from Sept. – June following the school year calendar) to commence as soon as possible with an unknown end date.

Reporting to the Manager of Social Work & Attendance Counselling, the successful candidate will provide counselling, therapeutic interventions, and attendance support for students.

Location: Wellington Heights Secondary School

• school location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity. School location/geographical area are subject to change based on student and system needs.

Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: Base salary: $78,219 - $98,447 per annum (based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2025), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act

• Labour market adjustment of 6.5% to be applied to base salary; salary range inclusive of market adjustment is $83,303 - $104,846 per annum (based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2025), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act
• labour market adjustment may fluctuate based on local market

Board Information: 10 months; temporary, full-time; Professional Student Services Personnel

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based social work interventions to students in person and through virtual platforms
• Responsible to demonstrate evidence of solid clinical skills using a variety of clinical modalities. Examples may include: BRISC, Brief Digital Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Interventions, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT and Trauma Informed Modalities
• Responsible for clinical assessment, intervention, case management and monitoring of caseload
• Responsible for the development and delivery of group clinical interventions
• Responsible to engage with students, families, and staff, develop trusting and supportive relationships and to work collaboratively within the UGDSB and wider community system
• Utilize strength-based trauma informed and anti-oppressive practices
• Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) & Crisis Intervention Response responsibilities across the system
• Responsible to participate and engage in system committees and professional development as required
• Responsible for consultation, engagement and linkages between schools, community agencies and hospitals
• Responsible for performing mandatory attendance management services as per the Education Act and to perform home visits
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain up to date and accurate documentation in accordance with the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work Degree (MSW), must be registered with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in similar surrounding
• Expertise with students demonstrating behavioural/mental health disorders
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with school age youth
• Previous experience as a school-based social worker/counselling and attendance would be an asset
• Knowledge and familiarity of geographical area and service agencies
• Reliable transportation to attend specified schools

APPLICATION DETAILS

Candidates are invited to submit their application, which includes a cover letter and resume through, no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 2025. To submit your application, click the "Apply" button at the top of the page or visit: . While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information, refer to the UGDSB's for requirements.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

Employment Equity

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact .

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