▪ Minimum 4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work.

▪ Experience in the delivery of human services would be an asset. (Human services in this context refer to experience in areas

such as social work, health care, justice, addictions counselling or related counselling, and community development.)

▪ Meet the criteria of a Social Worker pursuant to The Social Work Act and be a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan

Association of Social Workers.

▪ Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.

▪ Detailed knowledge of and ability to practice in accordance with federal, provincial, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies

that relate to students and families; such as child protection/child abuse, student support services, attendance, education

rights and privacy.

▪ Detailed knowledge of and ability to comply with current professional standards as established by the Saskatchewan

Association of Social Workers and disseminated in its publication Standards for Social Work in Schools.

▪ Ability to implement “Best Practices” in relation to assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills.

▪ Skill in fostering a positive, accepting learning environment.

▪ Ability to maintain a positive, encouraging, supportive approach when interacting with students, as evidence of the belief that

we can help all children learn.

▪ Possess strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy.

▪ Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation and provide sound recommendations to the supervisor.

▪ Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making skills to

ensure quality of work meets expected standards.

▪ Skill in working as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues.

▪ Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

▪ Working knowledge of current technology and software associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position.

▪ Knowledge of and ability to operate within Board policies and procedures.

▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, students, families, and the community

demonstrating sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.

▪ Ability to conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children including

demonstrating strict attention to confidentiality of school operations and student information.

▪ It is a condition of employment that all candidates provide a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check.

▪ Ability to fulfill any and all other duties as outlined in the job description.