REPOST CBVRCE Nstu--School Social Worker; PERM - Elementary

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potentional to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2

SLGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

• upload a completed resume with their application
• include 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor
• update Worksite with the name of the school for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File
• update the Assignment (course and/or grades taught) for each entry in Employment at NSSB in Employee File

• Master's degree in social work is required.
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  A Master’s degree is a strict requirement for this role; applicants who do not hold this qualification will not be considered.**
• Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
• The successful candidate must meet all requirements to obtain a Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate or Special Certificate from the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Office of Teacher Certification.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in a clinical mental health setting.
• Experience facilitating and coordinating all phases of service delivery for children, youth and families deemed at risk including, but not limited to, identification, intervention, monitoring, and consultation services in support of educational success.
• Experience with a variety of agencies providing services to children and youth, including the public school system.
• Experience with a variety of systems, such as Child and Family Well Being, Family Court, Mental Health and Addictions, Physical Wellness, Justice, Income Assistance, Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Disability Support Program, Non-Profit and other community organizations, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with professionals in the above named systems.
• The ability to analyze, assess and intervene in a variety of complex problem-solving situations that adversely impact students in the education system by drawing upon various models of counselling such as motivational/solution focused, person-centered, cognitive behavioural/learning models of practice.
• A strong knowledge base around child development, typical and atypical, family dynamics, trauma-informedcare and community resources for purposes of appropriate assessment and planning for students.
• Knowledge of family violence and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, addictions and other risk-based behaviours such as self-harm, impulse control, op positional defiant disorders, etc.
• Ability to work independently and to work collaboratively with various professionals.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Program Partnerships, the CBVRCE Social Worker will provide supports to students, families and school staff by identifying and addressing at-risk situations, participating in school teams and offering counselling and…