Mental Health Social Worker

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alberta Blue Cross benefits after prob

Fort McMurray Allowance of $1040 per月

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division is seeking a temporary Mental Health Social Worker to support the Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) for students from EEP through Grade 6. The role focuses on wraparound supports and evidence-based interventions to improve well-being and academic success.

You will collaborate with the Director of Inclusive Education, school staff, and community agencies, including RCMP, to connect students with services and resources.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Experience with elementary-aged children (EEP to Grade 6).
• Strong SEL and mental health framework knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wraparound supports and evidence-based interventions for students in need of specialized social-emotional guidance.
• Implement SEL frameworks to help students manage emotions, achieve positive goals, demonstrate empathy, and maintain healthy relationships.
• Support holistic health through delivery of physical education and nutrition programming foundational to student health.
• Collaborate with the Director of Inclusive Education, school stakeholders, and cross-sector community agencies, including the RCMP.
• Act as a central point of contact within the ISSP network to ensure students access a cohesive system of professional services.

Skills

SEL frameworks

Communication skills

Collaboration

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work / Psychology 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