Assistant Coordinator, Social Work & Attendant Services

Salary: $82,850 - $119,404

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team.

We have a lot to offer our employees and here is why you should consider working at YRDSB

• A great place to live and work
• Our commitment to Equity, Accommodation, and Accessibility
• Excellent salary and benefits
  
  

Total Rewards Include But Are Not Limited To

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Short Term Disability Plan
• 3 days paid religious holidays
• Summer Hours (Fridays off in July/August)
• A wide array of Benefits through Trust Plans
• Professional development and career growth, etc.
• Sabbatical and other leaves of absence
• Participation in Deferred Salary Plan
• Secondment opportunities
• Managers and Support Staff Educational Trust Fund (reimbursement of courses/education related to role)
  
  

Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately.

This position is responsible for supporting the work of Social Work and Attendance Services to provide service to YRDSB schools, staff and the YRDSB community.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

Major Responsibilities

• To maintain an active knowledge of the Social Work and Attendance Services needs of students in the Board and work collaboratively with the Chief of Social Work and Attendance Services to plan and implement department services to meet these needs in accordance with the Board’s Special Education Plan.
• To provide services to schools as described in the position descriptions for Social Work and Attendance Services.
• To assist with the allocation of school assignments and duties to Social Work and Attendance Services staff members.
• To assist in the interviewing/hiring of new Attendance and Social Work Services staff members.
• To assist with supervision of Social Work and Attendance Services staff.
• To provide consultation to existing staff members and mentor new Social Work and Attendance Services staff members with issue related to providing services within the Board context (i.e. supervision on problem solving case issues, navigating crisis services and/or response for student well-being, coordination of inter-disciplinary/agency response to support student mental health needs and/or crisis, attendance reporting processes etc.).
• To work collaboratively with other professionals who are involved in the provision of special education or general educational services to students within the Board (e.g. Psychology, Student Success Teachers, etc.).
• To work collaboratively with other Student Services and other YRDSB departments to support system policy, initiatives and priorities (e.g. Alternative Education, Supervised Alternative Learning, Mental Health Strategy, Tragic Events Response Team and Threat Assessment leadership).
• To contribute to the development and review of Board policies and procedures specific to Social Work and Attendance Services as assigned by the Superintendent of Student Services, the Principals of Student Services and the Chief of Social Work and Attendance Services, as well as support the interpretation of these policies/procedures to Social Work and Attendance Services staff members.
• To assist with the development, coordination and delivery of various professional learning activities for teachers, support staff, parents and other Board personnel including Social Work and Attendance Services staff.
• To assist with the development of internal processes/requirements for service delivery as required by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• To carry out other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Student Services, the Principals of Student Services, and the Chief of Social Work and Attendance Services.
  
  

Line Of Responsibility

Reports to the Chief of Social Work and Attendance Services.

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work is required or equivalent, as approved by the Board.
• A registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in social work with counselling, case management and case coordination is required.
• Specialized knowledge of children’s mental health, anti-oppressive practice, evidence based and informed practices in school based mental health service delivery, and The Education Act is required.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to own transportation.
  
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
  
  

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager () to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the job description for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis, in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement. Permanent CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered first in the selection process.

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.