The Palliser School Division Looking for Family School Liaison Counselor – Palliser South Area Schools (TBD) at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Location: Palliser South Area Schools (TBD)

Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2024

Assignment: FSLC

FTE: 1.0 (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. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in this permanent, full-time FSLC position available August 26, 2024. The schools being serviced will be located in southern/rural Palliser area and will be confirmed upon contract start.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits

This position entitles the successful candidate to qualify for Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) coverage.

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 candidate will possess an equivalent Master’s degree in the counseling area, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, or equivalent.

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 self-starter;

Ability to work collaboratively in a team situation;

Commitment to personal lifelong learning;

Commitment to the lifelong quest for self-understanding;

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.

Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:

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 post-secondary transcripts;

Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Mr. Tom Hamer, Deputy Superintendent

Palliser School Division

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities