Halton District School Board
Halton District School Board, high school based, however various sites.
Location:
Multiple Locations. The main office is 3250 New St. Burlington, ON L7N 1M8
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Student placements may be within Elementary, Secondary, Alternative Education, or Safe Schools assignments within the Halton Region. This placement will be located in a Halton High School, with services also provided to local feeder elementary schools.
Social Work services at the Halton District School Board may include:
- Individual counseling – brief and goal directed counselling
- Crisis intervention including suicide and risk assessments
- Case management and community referrals
- Group Work
- Committee Work
- Providing consultation on School Teams in elementary and secondary schools
- Delivering/Co-Facilitating Professional Development to School Board staff
- Attendance Counsellor services as mandated by the Ministry of Education, including initiating contact with caregivers and students regarding attendance concerns
This placement may also include opportunities to shadow other areas of Social Work practices within the Halton District School Board, including Safe Schools, Suspension and Expulsion program, and Newcomer/Welcome Centre Social Work services.
Practicum Requirements:
x☐ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
x☐ Driver’s License
x☐ Use of Own Car; some travel between school sites and meetings is required
x☐ Comfort working with the population being served
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Children and their Families ☒ Social Justice and Diversity ☒ Mental Health and Health
- ☒ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
Previous clinical experience will be an asset.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
This practicum will involve a mix of direct and indirect.
Number of practicums offered:
We are offering three practicums to various graduate schools.
Field Instructor name and credentials:
TBD, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
April 2, 2026
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
We require a cover letter and a resume.
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Likely
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Yes
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? There can be
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting for long periods of time
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?