School Social Worker (Competition #S2526-0068)

The Wolf Creek School Division; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lacombe is seeking a part-time School Social Worker to support students with social/emotional challenges. The ideal candidate brings strong crisis management skills, relevant educational qualifications, and the ability to work collaboratively within the school environment. This position starts on September 23, 2025, requiring effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to develop targeted programming.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Alberta College of Social Workers or another professional regulatory body.
• Experience with online counselling and support for students and families.
• Training in suicide intervention such as ASIST would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 counseling and group supports for students with social/emotional challenges.
• Develop and present social emotional programming to various age levels of students.
• Consult with school personnel on social/emotional needs of students.

Skills

Crisis response and management skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Work

Job description

Assignment:

• Part-time 0.60 FTE School Social Worker position
• Duties to commence September 23, 2025
• Assignment is located at Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School

Qualifications and/or Assets:

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work is preferred
• Must have current registration with Alberta College of Social Workers or another professionalregulatory body
• Excellent crisis response and management skills(eg. comprehensive risk assessment, safety plans and follow-up care for students that experience suicidal ideations and other self-harming behaviors
• 1:1 counseling and group supports for students with social/emotional challenges
• Experience developing and presenting universal and targeted social emotional programming to various age levels of students
• Contributes to the development and facilitation of school-wide initiatives to foster and promote school-wide mental wellness
• Experience with online counselling and support for students and families would be considered an asset
• Provides guidance and consultation to school personnel on the social/emotional needs of students
• Referral and navigation of community resources and advocacy for student and family needs
• Works collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work demands
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong interpersonal and case management skills(including consultation)
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational, time management and administrative skills
• Computer literate
• Efficient in a busy environment with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Training in suicide intervention such as ASIST would be considered an asset
• VTRA training considered an asset

Please Note: The successful applicant will be required to provide, at his/her own expense, satisfactory and current vulnerable sector check within twenty working days of an offer of employment.