Family School Liaison Counselor - Lethbridge, Canada - Palliser School Division

Palliser School Division

Verified Company

Lethbridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Permanent Part-Time Family School Liaison Counselor (
FSLC)

Location:
TBD (Palliser South)

Anticipated Start Date:
August 28, 2023 (or date mutually agreeable)

Assignment:

FSLC

FTE:0.8 (Permanent)***
Specialty Required:
FSLC, Social Worker Degree, Counselling/Psych Degree, or similar

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust and responsibility.

If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.

The
FSLC will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective, healthy, and positive communications between student, parents and/or guardians by actively listening to parents/guardians.

They will design, implement, and monitor interventions and provide counselling to students and their families.

The
FSLC will understand the legislated responsibilities that are required and respond to emergent issues and concerns by assessing the situation, identifying the most appropriate response, and by recommending resources and assistance where necessary.

Benefits:

Responsibilities:

Provision of direct counseling intervention to children and their families;
Provision of preventative and educational programming to students, parents, school staff and other interested community members;
Crisis management and risk assessment services provided to students
The Family School Liaison Counselor (
FSLC) will be a strong team member, working in partnership with school staff and interagency partners.

Experience & Qualifications:

Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date).

Skills and Competencies:

Strong work ethic;
Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents;
An ethic of service to students, colleagues, and community;
Strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish rapport;
Trustworthiness and integrity;
Commitment to the Palliser Policy-Governance model;
Commitment to fostering collaborative working relationships;
Ability to manage professional learning time and be a selfstarter;
Ability to work collaboratively in a team situation;
Commitment to personal lifelong learning;
Commitment to the lifelong quest for selfunderstanding;
Commitment to strengthening communication skills.

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
Government issued ID valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.
Cover letter directed to
Erika Publow, Clinical Team Lead ;
Resume summarizing training and experience;
Copy of your most recent evaluation;
Copy of your degree or postsecondary transcripts;
Minimum of three professional references.

Mr. Tom Hamer, Deputy Superintendent
**Palliser School Division*