Job Code: 26PSSP05
Professional Student Services Personnel
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL WORKER AND ATTENDANCE COUNSELLOR
ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)
The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 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. We are 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
The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.
We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.
Join a community that values innovation, fosters growth, and empowers you to make an impact. and Find Your Path.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Student Support Services team for a temporary full-time opportunity in the capacity of Social Worker and Attendance Counsellor.
Location: Westside Secondary School
Note: School location/geographical area cannot be guaranteed in perpetuity and are subject to change based on student and system needs.
FTE and Hours: 1.0 FTE; 35 hours per week
Base Salary Range: $78,219 - $98,447 per year (based on 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025
Labour Market Adjustment: A 6.5% labour market adjustment to be applied to the base salary range; salary range inclusive of market adjustment is $83,303 - $104,846 per year (based on 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025
Note: Labour market adjustment may fluctuate based on local market and at discretion of the Board.
Start Date: To commence September 2, 2026
End Date: Anticipated end date of June 30, 2027 with possibility of extension or may end earlier than anticipated
Board Information: 10-month position (yearly from September – June following the school year calendar); temporary; full-time; Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) Union
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Reporting to the Manager of Social Work and Attendance Counselling, the responsibilities of the Social Worker and Attendance Counsellor are as follows:
Responsibilities:
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Provide evidence-based social work interventions to students in person and through virtual platforms
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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
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Responsible for clinical assessment, intervention, case management and monitoring of caseload
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Responsible for the development and delivery of group clinical interventions
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Responsible to engage with students, families, and staff, develop trusting and supportive relationships and to work collaboratively within the UGDSB and wider community system
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Utilize strength-based trauma informed and anti-oppressive practices
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Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) & Crisis Intervention Response responsibilities across the system
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Responsible to participate and engage in system committees and professional development as required
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Responsible for consultation, engagement and linkages between schools, community agencies and hospitals
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Responsible for performing mandatory attendance management services as per the Education Act and to perform home visits
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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)
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Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
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Master of Social Work Degree (MSW), must be registered with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience in similar surrounding
- Expertise with students demonstrating behavioural/mental health disorders
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Extensive knowledge and experience working with school age youth
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Previous experience as a school-based social worker/counselling and attendance would be an asset
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Knowledge and familiarity of geographical area and service agencies
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Reliable transportation to attend specified schools
APPLICATION DETAILS
Ready to make a difference? Candidates are invited to submit their application through , no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 2, 2026. To submit your application, click the “Apply” button at the top of the page or visit: .
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.
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.
As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING
The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of 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:
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First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
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Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
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Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
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Persons with disabilities
At UGDSB, we recognize that individuals may hold overlapping identities, which shape their experiences in unique ways. We are committed to our responsibility to create and maintain inclusive, equitable environments where everyone can fully participate, thrive, and reach their potential. To learn more, please visit .
Accommodation & Accessibility
If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact .
APPLICANT SELF-IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS
The UGDSB is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. As part of this commitment, we are collecting voluntary self-identification data to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process.
Access to this information is restricted to People, Leadership and Culture (Human Resources). Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. The UGDSB is committed to respecting the privacy of our staff, students and applicants. To learn more, please visit .
People, Leadership, and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. For more information on Human Rights at UGDSB, please visit .
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