Mental Health Worker (designations eligible for consideration listed in ad)

Overview

We are seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Calgary Police Youth Foundation Integrated School Support Program (ISSP). The role provides one-on-one support to students and may engage in targeted groups, with responsibilities including engagement, data collection, assessment for case planning, intervention, evaluation, and program design.

The position focuses on emotional support regarding current and / or specific problems in the emotional and social / relationship domain, providing information and advice, and supporting skill-building in self-regulation, positive well-being, healthy living, relationships, stress management, problem solving, decision making, crisis management, and conflict resolution. Training required includes ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and VTRA (Violence Threat Risk Assessment).

Location details, contract type, and duration are described below. This position is part of Grasslands Public Schools in Brooks, Alberta.

Position Details

• Position : Mental Health Worker
• Contract Type : Full Time; approximately 35 hrs / week; Monday to Friday
• Duration of Position : Immediately – June 26, 2026; 10-month position; possibility of extension
• Location : Eastbrook Elementary School, Brooks, Alberta
• Application close date : As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

About the Position

The Mental Health Worker is supported by the Calgary Police Youth Foundation Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) and will provide one-on-one support to students and / or engage in targeted groups. This involves engagement, data collection, general assessment for case planning, intervention, evaluation, and program design. The role includes providing emotional support, information and advice, and supporting skill-building in self-regulation, well-being, healthy living, relationships, stress management, and crisis management.

About the Program

This position is part of the Calgary Police Youth Foundation Integrated School Support Program (ISSP), whose objective is to provide wraparound school supports essential to address child wellness initiatives in diverse schools and communities. Multidisciplinary teams provide on-site mental health support, and other supports to ensure a safe, healthy school experience that supports learning.

About Grasslands Public Schools

Grasslands is a public school division serving Brooks and the surrounding area, with multiple locations. Our values include Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency.

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Grasslands Public Schools is committed to equity and inclusion and to creating a welcoming, caring, and safe environment for students and staff.

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