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.

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.

A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.

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📌 High School Family School Liaison Counsellor (Alberta)
🏢 Red Deer Public
📍 Alberta