Assignment : Part-time 0.70 FTE School Social Worker position Duties to commence August 28, 2024 Assignment is located at Lacombe Outreach 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 Experience with online counselling and support for students and families would be considered an asset 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 : [email protected] Director of Education Services, Clinical Lead and Mental Health Supports