Social Workers - Westlock, Canada - Pembina Hills School Division

Pembina Hills School Division

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Westlock, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Pembina Hills School Division is currently seeking TWO full-time Social Workers to support the social and emotional needs of students and families. This position is funded through the Mental Health in School Pilot Program. This position starts as soon as possible and will end June 30, 2024.

Working with school teams within a consultative and collaborative model duties may include:

Delivering a continuum of services that includes consultation, and targeted intervention with student and families. This may include individual/group counselling and parent coaching
Advocate for students' needs with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals
Serves as a liaison between home and school and provides feedback to all parties concerning attendance and academic performance by providing information and support to enable parents to participate in their child's education
Help to provide a voice for parents in supporting communication with school staff
Identifying strengths in families and goals to work towards collectively
Provide comprehensive risk assessment, develop safety plans and ensure followup care for students that experience suicidal ideations and other selfharming behaviors
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to help meet the educational, social, emotional and communication needs of students
Referral and navigation of community resources and advocacy for student and family needs
Providing professional development for staff
Providing mental wellness presentations to students

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, combined with extensive practical experience.
Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Experience and knowledge regarding student attendance is an asset.

For further information, please contact:
Rob McGarva (Director of Student Services) at

There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your resume should include a list of
references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.

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Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
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Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
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Verification of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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