Description
Assignment:
Part-time 0.60 FTE School Social Worker position
Duties to commence August 28, 2024
Assignment is located at Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School
Qualifications and/or Assets:
Diploma or Degree in Social Work is preferred
Must have current registration with Alberta College of Social Workers or another professional regulatory body
Excellent crisis response and management skills (eg. comprehensive risk assessment, safety plans and follow-up care for students that experience suicidal ideations and other self-harming behaviors)
1:1 counseling and group supports for students with social/emotional challenges
Experience developing and presenting universal and targeted social emotional programming to various age levels of students
Contributes to the development and facilitation of school-wide initiatives to foster and promote school-wide mental wellness
Provides guidance and consultation to school personnel on the social/emotional needs of students
Referral and navigation of community resources and advocacy for student and family needs
Works collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work demands
Strong teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal and case management skills (including consultation)
Excellent skills in written and oral communication
Excellent organizational, time management and administrative skills
Computer literate
Efficient in a busy environment with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Training in suicide intervention such as ASIST would be considered an asset
VTRA training considered an asset
Please quote the competition number in the subject line of your email message.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, including the name and contact information of 3 supervisory references, to:
Mrs. Barb Reaney
Email: barb.reaney@wolfcreek.ab.ca
Director of Education Services, Clinical Lead and Mental Health Supports
Phone: (403) 783-5441, ext. 1302
Wolf Creek Public Schools
Fax: (403) 783-3140
6000 Highway 2A
Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6
Please Note: The successful applicant will be required to provide, at his/her own expense, satisfactory and current vulnerable sector check within twenty working days of an offer of employment.
