Full-time School Counsellor - St. Lorenzo Ruiz School

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools invites applications for the Full-time School Counsellor position at St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School in Red Deer, AB. This 1.0 FTE probationary role focuses on student counseling within a faith-based school community and requires on-site work.

The role is open to certificated and non-certificated candidates. Candidates should have relevant graduate training in counselling or social work, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with teachers,

Qualifications

• Counselling or social work experience in a school setting.
• Credentials for Certificated or Non-Certificated candidates as applicable.
• Be comfortable in a faith-filled environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff, students and families.
• Background checks (CRC and VSC) are required.

Skills

Experience in counselling or social工作

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with

Cultural sensitivity

Trauma-informed practice

Empathy and sensitivity

Excellent verbal and written comms

Criminal Record Check and VSC

Faith-filled environment comfort

Education

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Master or Bachelor in School Counselling

Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary studies (school counselling)

Bachelor of Education Degree

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Full-time School Counsellor - 1.0 FTE Probationary

St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School

Red Deer, AB

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is recruiting school-based counsellors. This is a Division position, with initial assignment at St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School in Red Deer. This full-time position will focus on the school counsellor role. Please note that all work will be on-site.

This position is open to both certificated and non-certificated staff.

Certificated Candidate Requirements:

The Certificated Counsellor FTE of this position is 0.6 FTE, with a 0.4 FTE Teaching allocation. Total FTE is 1.0.

• Graduate level training in counselling
  • This may include Masters in Counselling Psychology, Masters in School Counselling, Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary studies with a focus on school counselling, Masters or Bachelor in Social Work
  • Consideration may be given to applicants presently working on a Master's in these areas
• Bachelor of Education Degree
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

• A minimum of five years of teaching experience
• Effective organization and classroom management skills

Non Certificated Candidate Requirements:

The Non-Certificated FTE of this position is 1.0 FTE.

• Successful candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, or equivalent
• Active registration with a relevant college or association

Qualifications for both Certificated and Uncertificated Candidates:

• Be comfortable working in a Faith filled environment
• Experience in counselling or social work, particularly in a school setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents
• Cultural sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations
• Experience in trauma-informed practice
• Knowledge of multiple counselling approaches
• Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Threat Assessment Training (VTRA, CSTAG, etc) would be considered an asset
• Training in ASIST would be considered an asset
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

The successful candidate will be a strong team member, committed to supporting the values of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

Compensation will be based on the successful candidate's experience, certifications, and qualifications.

This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified.

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.