2 positions, 37.5 hours weekly each, following the school calendar

Hunting Hills High School

Lindsay Thurber High School

Term position commencing as soon as a suitable candidate is found until June 30, 2027.

Red Deer Public Schools is seeking a qualified and compassionate Family School Liaison Counsellor (FSLC) to support the social, emotional, and mental well-being of students and families in a school-based setting.

This position will collaborate with district staff, school-based staff and community service providers to promote mental wellness and support emotional development of students as part of the Learning Support Team.

The Family School Liaison

Counsellor will also provide a variety of intervention services in collaboration with students and their families. FSLCs have experience in short-term, skills-focused counseling to address various issues, including anger management, anxiety, grief, and relationship problems.

The hours of work will follow a typical work schedule 8:00am - 4:00pm, however, flexibility to work outside the regular schedule is essential. This position is a 10 month position, following the school calendar.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with school-based staff to implement skill-based and strength-focused counselling and interventions for children and youth, including resiliency, social skills, problem-solving, self-awareness, anxiety reduction, and stress management

- Provide one-to-one counselling for students and families

- Facilitate counselling and skill-building groups

- Deliver classroom presentations and mental health programming





- Provide crisis response and intervention within schools

- Assist families with referrals to community-based agencies and resources

- Use time flexibly to meet the needs of students and families

- Maintain and document case plans and clinical records in accordance with legal and professional standards

- Participate in team-oriented planning and supervision meetings

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related health or social sciences field preferred

- Registration or eligibility with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists

- Experience counselling children and adolescents preferred

- Knowledge of addiction, mental health, and trauma-informed practice

- Experience or willingness to support children impacted by intergenerational trauma is an asset

- Familiarity with the developmental, educational, emotional, social, and recreational needs of children, youth, and families

- Confidence delivering mental health programming and comfort with public speaking

- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills

Red Deer Public Schools is committed to inclusive,



supportive learning environments that promote student well-being and success. For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at: .

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and will close without notice once a shortlist has been selected.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted through Apply to Education by clicking the 'Apply Now' button . Applicants are asked to create a free online portfolio - please for step by step instructions.

Please note that applications submitted in person, email or fax are no longer accepted. A resume, cover letter and list of references are required for all applications.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Associate Superintendent, People Services or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.

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