Job Description: School Social Worker
Company: Wolf Creek School Division
Location: Bentley, Alberta (Red Deer)
Job Category: Social Worker
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $$32.00 - $41.00/hour -
Salary
School Social Worker
Assignment:
- Full-time 1.0 FTE Temporary School Social Worker position (35 hours/week Monday to Friday)
- Duties to commence January 22, 2024, or before, and will continue until January 24, 2025
- Assignment is located at the Bentley School
Qualifications and/or Assets:
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Diploma or Degree in Social Work
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Must have current registration with Alberta College of Social Workers
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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)
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1:1 counseling and group supports for students with social/emotional challenges
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Experience developing and presenting universal social emotional programming to various age levels of students
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Contributes to the development and facilitation of school-wide initiatives to foster and promote school-wide mental wellness
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Provides guidance and consultation to school personnel on the social/emotional needs of students
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Referral and navigation of community resources and advocacy for student and family needs
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Works collaboratively as part of a team
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Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work demands
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Group management and facilitation experience
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Strong teamwork skills
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Strong interpersonal and case management skills (including consultation)
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Excellent skills in written and oral communication
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Excellent organizational, time management and administrative skills
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Computer literate
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Efficient in a busy environment with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Training in suicide intervention such as ASIST
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VTRA training considered an asset
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, including the name and contact information of 3 supervisory references, to:
Mrs. Barb Reany
Director of Safe and Caring Schools
Email: barb.reaney@wolfcreek.ab.ca
Phone: (403) 783-5441, ext. 1302
Fax: (403) 783-3140
Wolf Creek Public Schools, 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6