The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. We are composed of over 81,000 students enrolled in 151 facilities (125 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have approximately 8000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. We are one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.
We are currently accepting applications for the position of:
Social Worker
Position type: Permanent, Full-Time
Dates: Academic Year, beginning September 1, 2025
Location(s): Board-Wide
Annual Salary: $70,574.00 - $113,928.00
Posting Number: APSSP-24-25-20 SW
Position Summary:
Social Workers operate under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical supervision of the Chief Social Worker, to provide short-term counselling supports to students of Dufferin-Peel and/or their families. The Social Worker seeks to understand and address social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties, which interfere with a student's academic, attendance and overall mental health and well-being. *Please see addendum below with regards to this assignment.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of interest, along with your resume, fully detailing your experience and qualifications, by 4:30 pm on the closing date of May 29, 2025. Quoting File: APSSP-24-25-20 SW
Visit www.dpcdsb.org for more details.
ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.
We thank all applicants but be advised that only those under consideration will be contacted.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24670 to provide your contact information. Support Services staff will contact you within 2 business days. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Addendum:
*In addition to the Social Worker job description, this assignment, within the portfolio of Well-being and Community Outreach for Indigenous Students and Families, the Social Worker will support and improve the mental health, well-being and achievement of Indigenous students, with focus on mitigating the impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples as rights-holding groups. They will use lived experience and/or knowledge of intersectional identities in Indigenous communities to collaborate with the Indigenous Education Department and community organizations.
This assignment includes: providing small group, individual support and referral pathways for students via healing informed practices within Indigenous and Black communities, providing local leadership, engaging with parents, caregivers and/or elders to promote student well-being and success at school.
Job Description
Employee Group: Association of Professional Support Services Personnel (APSSP)
Position Title: Social Worker
Department: Social Work
Immediate Supervisor: Chief of Social Work
Date: August 26, 2024
Position Summary
Social Workers operate under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical supervision of the Chief Social Worker, to provide short-term counselling supports to students of Dufferin-Peel and/or their families. The Social Worker seeks to understand and address social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties, which interfere with a student's academic, attendance and overall mental health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities % of time
Direct Student Support 70%
Indirect Student Support 25%
Other Duties 5%
Education and Experience
Qualifications/Additional Experience
Supervision
Working Conditions