School Mental Health Worker

Company: Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo School

Position:                  School Mental Health Worker

Closing:                   August 6^th, 2026

Terms:                      Full-time, Permanent (44-week position, summer layoffs)

Salary Range:         $54,153.44 - $71,922.84 annually, dependent on qualifications/experience

Job Summary: The School Mental Health Worker provides supportive and trauma-informed care to elementary students and staff by providing intake assessment, crisis intervention and referral for students presenting with both minor and complex mental health needs. The School Mental Health Worker is responsible for developing and implementing a range of culturally relevant engagement initiatives for all stakeholders and developing resource materials on mental health issues.

Education/Experience

• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• College diploma in Child and Youth Care, Child and Youth Services, Social Service Work.
• Minimum of 5 years of counselling experience in Children’s Mental Health.
• Experience and understanding of culturally appropriate mental health strategies and intervention models to support student success.

Knowledge

• General knowledge of the Rotinonhsion:ni/Hodinohso:ni culture and/or language.
• Be familiar with traditional/culturally appropriate means of helping.
• Working knowledge in operating a computer system with spreadsheets, word processing, database applications and Windows operations.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and assessments to support crises, traumatic events, suicidal risk, and post-tension for students, staff, and families.
• Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and the Mental Health Act.

 Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills through respect, sharing and caring.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially as it pertains to case notes and files.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, while maintaining the ability to work closely with team members.
• Awareness of the community’s diverse culture, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to support the mission and vision of the School.

 Other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain such.
• Certified in ASIST and Mental Health First Aid.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
• Must provide the results of a current criminal reference check including a vulnerable sector screen.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, relevant degrees, diplomas and/or certificates, Police Check and 3 work related references to:

 Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo School

3201 Second Line, Hagersville, Ontario, N0A1H0

Attention: HR – SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Completed applications also accepted via email – hr@kgschool.ca

Detailed job description available via the email above. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Pursuant to Section 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

ALL POSITONS WITHIN KGS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT, SATSFACTORY CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK WITH VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING. PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.