Mental Health Worker - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Catholic School Board

Ottawa Catholic School Board

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Mental Health Worker - Temporary
Non-Affiliated (Level 4)

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Mental Health and Well-Being Lead the Mental Health Worker (1.0 FTE) Temporary will provide psychoeducation groups to students relating to stress management, emotion regulation, social skill development and building resilience.

In addition to the direct service with students, providing professional learning opportunities to school staff and parents will be expected.

The Mental Health Worker will work with school teams to support the mental health needs of students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 who are at risk of being suspended.

Furthermore, the Mental Health Worker will support students at the Grade 4 to 6 level as well as at the intermediate and high school level (i.e., classroom presentations, group work and seeing students individually at the Tier 2 level).

Data collection will be included in this role to evaluate the impact of services.

The Mental Health Worker will be an integral member of the SESS team and will contribute within a multidisciplinary framework (understanding all three Tiers of interventions in association to our OCSB Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being strategy).

The Mental Health Worker is required to support and recommend best mental health practices at the Tier 1 and 2 level while promoting capacity across our school system.

Qualifications:

A member of the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers, the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Has or is working towards a Masters degree in a related field to this position
Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and group facilitation
Ability to collect, track and analyze data
Experience giving presentations and providing learning opportunities to staff, students and parents
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently
Solid interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
Proven problem solving and decision making ability

The following would be considered an asset:

A.S.I.S.

T and /or SafeTALK training/ SMH-ON Prepare, Prevent; Respond:
Suicide Prevention / Life Promotion Literacy for School Staff

Training in various School Mental Health Ontario Evidence-Based Trainings

The hourly rate would vary between $44.71 and $48.49 plus 4% vacation pay, depending on education and experience.

How to Apply:

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About the Ottawa Catholic School Board
The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada's capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence and a population of just over a million people.

The OCSB proudly serves over 45,000 students in 87 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek Peoples.

We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.