Social Worker - #229201

Posting Number : LEN-P26-27-3862 Job Title : Social Worker Constituent College : Champlain College Lennoxville Work Location : Lennoxville (Ville de Sherbrooke) Service : Student Services Reporting to : Dean of Student Services Job City : Sherbrooke Position Status : Full-time Specific Project Job Description : Champlain College Lennoxville is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time position as part of a
special project running until June 30th, 2027, with the possibility of renewal.

FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Services, the Social Worker focuses specifically on prevention, screening, and intervention with students who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, emotional, social, academic, or family-related difficulties.

TYPICAL DUTIES (for information purposes)

• Using individual or group approaches, develops and implements activities aimed at helping students fully realize their potential, particularly in their personal, family, and social development.
• Participates in the development, promotion, and facilitation of workshops and activities focused on screening, awareness, and prevention related to issues experienced by the student community.
• Conducts assessments of social functioning. Provides individual follow-up with students, develops intervention plans, collaborates with various internal and external partners, or refers students to appropriate resources.
• When necessary, intervenes to defuse crisis or emergency situations and proposes possible solutions. Conducts suicide risk assessments as required.
• Acts as the primary Professional Social Worker responsible for leading Student Mental Health programs and initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Social Worker responsible for the sexual violence prevention at Champlain-Lennoxville and is knowledgeable to act as a substitute to receive and coordinate disclosures or complaints submitted to the Sexual Violence Prevention Office.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with representatives from the health and social services network, as well as other partner organizations in their field of expertise.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records in accordance with professional order standards and college policies.
• Performs any other related duties as required by the Dean of Student Services.

Requirements : ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree in Social Work.
• Member of the Ordre professionnel des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ).
• Ability to communicate in English and French.
• Relevant experience in an educational setting (considered an asset).

DESIRED PROFILE

• Demonstrates sound judgment and open-mindedness in analyzing situations;
• Possesses group facilitation skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills (teamwork, listening, approachability, empathy, and compassion);
• Shows rigor, autonomy, initiative, and strong organizational skills in their work;
• Respects confidentiality.

Duration of contract : until June 30, 2027 Salary Scale : $56 670 to $100 410 Anticipated Start Date : 2026-08-03 Start of Posting Period : 2026-06-16 End of Posting Period : 2026-06-23 23:59 Champlain College Lennoxville, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community.

We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities Comments : We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Note that a cover letter is mandatory with your application, therefore please be sure to submit yours.

If you are applying from a mobile device (smartphone, tablet), you will receive an acknowledgment email inviting you to attach your CV in order for your application to be considered.