Mental Health Social Worker

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alberta Blue Cross benefits after prob

Fort McMurray Allowance $1,040 per mo

Job summary

Fort McMurray FMCSD seeks a temporary Mental Health Social Worker to support the Integrated School Support Program for students from EEP through Grade 6. The role provides wraparound social-emotional services to vulnerable students, starting ASAP through June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Director of Inclusive Education, school staff, and community partners to implement SEL, health programming, and case management, building a supportive network to improve students'

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field.
• Experience with elementary-aged children (EEP to Grade 6).
• Solid understanding of SEL and mental health frameworks.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wraparound supports and evidence-based interventions for students in need.
• Implement SEL frameworks to support emotional and social development.
• Support physical education and nutrition programming foundational to student health.
• Collaborate with the Director of Inclusive Education, school staff, and community agencies.
• Act as a central contact to ensure access to a cohesive system of services.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Communication skills

SEL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Posting: ECS-Gr. 6 Mental Health Social Worker

Integrated School Support Program - ISSP 1.0 FTE Temporary

Start Date: ASAP to June 25 2027

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

FMCSD is seeking a temporary, dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Social Worker to support our Integrated School Support Program (ISSP). This role focuses on providing targeted, wraparound support for vulnerable students from Early Entry Programs (EEP) through Grade 6. Term is effective from the start date until June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in improving the physical, mental, emotional, social, and academic well-being of our students. By fostering a network of comprehensive services, you will help ensure our students have the necessary foundation to succeed both within the classroom and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Programming: Deliver wraparound supports and evidence-based interventions for students in need of specialized social-emotional guidance.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Implement SEL frameworks to help students manage emotions, achieve positive goals, demonstrate empathy, and maintain healthy relationships.
• Holistic Health Integration: Support the delivery of evidence-based physical education and nutrition programming foundational to student health.
• Collaborative Practice: Work in close partnership with the Director of Inclusive Education, school stakeholders, and cross-sector community agencies, including the RCMP.
• Case Management: Act as a central point of contact within the ISSP network to ensure students access a cohesive system of professional services.

Qualifications & Competencies

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Proven experience working with elementary-aged children (EEP to Grade 6).
• Strong understanding of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and build strong relationships with external community partners.
• Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to our 4 core values that focus on Persons, Community, Responsibility and Learning.

We offer:

• a competitive remuneration package including Alberta Blue Cross benefits after probation
• Vibrant, supportive and diverse schools
• A commitment to Indigenous learning and engagement with our local Treaty 8 community
• Fort McMurray Allowance of $1040 per month