Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

.60 FTE FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON COUNSELLOR

Enchant School, Hays School & Lomond Community School

Horizon School Division is searching for a part time permanent Family School Liaison Counsellor. The successful candidate must hold a degree in Social Work, or a Masters Degree in Counselling or related discipline. The candidate must be registered or eligible for a professional association including Canadian Counselling Association, College of Alberta Psychologists, College of Social Workers or The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta. Experience in counselling children and adolescents is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be required to provide counselling services for students at our Taber and Rural area schools.

provide one-to-one counselling for students/families

facilitate counselling groups for students

provide classroom presentations

liaison with other professionals in the community

provide crisis response intervention in the schoolsWhy Join Team Horizon? A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.

Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.

Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed

Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth

Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)

Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance

Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costsHorizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Resumes, including references, are invited that indicate the position for which you wish to be considered. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca.