FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON COUNSELLOR – Rural Schools

This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our page.

We are looking to hire a temporary 35.0 hour per week Family School Liaison Counsellor to support students with complex needs in our Rural Schools. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible and terminate June 30, 2027. Funded through the Alberta Education Classroom Complexity Grant, this role is dedicated to supporting Junior High students in Grades 7–9. This is an out of scope position.

The Family School Liaison Counsellor (FSLC) works within a collaborative school environment to support children and students experiencing emotional and/or behavioural matters. The FSLC supports students and their families through individual and small group counselling, prevention and educational programming, community liaison and crisis intervention.

Qualifications and Skills

- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology and registered as a member of a corresponding skilled organization;
- A minimum of two years of experience in a related field of work;
- Able to manage time well, possess strong team-building skills, a proven ability to prioritize demands and possess excellent written and spoken communication skills are critical;
- A strong understanding of community support and ability to navigate this support with families;
- Experience in working with elementary,



junior high and high school-aged students with social emotional needs;
- Experience in effectively working with and supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students and their families;
- Due to the potential sensitivity of issues and the protection of personal information, FSLC are to maintain extreme confidentiality in day-to-day operations;
- Knowledge of Violent Threat Risk Assessment;
- Suicide Intervention Training Certification;
- A valid driver's licence, a clear driver's abstract and a vehicle for daily use.

For more information regarding this position, please contact the Director of Support Services, Mrs.

Crystal

Lothian at (phone hidden) or .

Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Application package must include the following:

- A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;
- Resume;
- Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position;
- Contact information for 3 references.

Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

📌 Family School Liaison Counsellor - Rural Schools (Lethbridge)
🏢 Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School Division
📍 Lethbridge