Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
1.0 FTE Regular Family School Liaison Counsellor – 37.5hrs/wk- (Milk River Ridge and Warner School)
Hours of work include: Monday-Thursday 8:00 – 4:30 & three (3) Fridays 8:00-1:00 and one (1) Friday scheduled 9:00-3:30pm.
Horizon School Division is searching for a full-time permanent Family School Liaison Counsellor. The successful candidate must hold a degree in Social Work, or a Master’s Degree in Counselling or related discipline. The candidate must be registered or eligible for a professional association including Canadian Counselling Association, College of Alberta Psychologists, College of Social Workers or The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta. Experience in counselling children and adolescents is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be required to provide counselling services for students at our Taber and Rural area schools. Mileage for travel in between schools is provided.
The Family School Liaison Counsellor is required to:
- provide one-to-one counselling for students/families
- facilitate counselling groups for students
- provide classroom presentations
- liaison with other professionals in the community
- attend collaborative team meetings and individual student plan meetings
- appropriate clinical documentation that complies with legal and College requirements
- provide crisis response intervention in the schools
This position will commence as soon as possible. Apply online via horizon.ab.ca by clicking on Employment. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Why Join Team Horizon?
- A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
- Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
- Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
- Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
- Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
- Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at [email protected]. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
