Assignment:

Part-time 0.60 FTE School Social Worker position

Duties to commence August 28, 2024

Assignment is located at Crestomere School and Bluffton 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.