Social Worker (Full time) (FHS) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking an experienced School Social Worker to manage a student and family caseload across Fort Saskatchewan High School, Rudolph Hennig Junior High, and SouthPointe School. The role includes psychosocial assessments, safety planning, and trauma-informed practice to support attendance and engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a MSW (or BSW with ACSW) and 3–5 years of relevant experience, including collaboration with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred; minimum BSW with ACSW standing.
• 3–5 years of progressive social work experience with children, youth and families.
• Experience in educational settings and cross-agency collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student & Family Support with caseload management and crisis support.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and safety planning.
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies; provide workshops and groups.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed practice

Interagency collaboration

Home visits

Crisis intervention

Assessment & safety planning

Professional consultation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)

ACSW registration

Tools

ASIST

Brain Story Certification

First Aid / CPR Certification

Job description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 40 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

• Commencing October 19, 2026
• Working 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 6.5 hours per day)
• This position will be required to provide supports across 3 Fort Saskatchewan schools ( Fort Saskatchewan High School, Rudolph Hennig Junior High, and SouthPointe School ) requiring regulartravel between assigned division schools during the workday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct Student & Family Support: Independently manage a school caseload, building trust with families through targeted interventions, home visits, and crisis support to improve attendance and engagement.
• Assessment & Safety Planning: Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk screenings to create goal-oriented intervention and safety plans while keeping accurate, confidential records that follow ACSW standards.
• School Team Consultation: Partner with principals, teachers, and support staff to offer advice on trauma-informed practices and deliver workshops or small groups for students, parents, and staff.
• Community & Agency Collaboration: Connect families with external mental health, social service, and child intervention agencies, helping them navigate complex support systems to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Prefer a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Minimum required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Good standing with the ACSW
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and First Aid / CPR Certifications
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible professional social work experience supporting children, youth, and families with complex needs, including assessment, case management, intervention planning, and interagency coordination.
• Prefer:
  • Experience working in an educational environment.
  • Experience independently managing complex caseloads and providing professional consultation within multidisciplinary or multi-agency settings.

• Strong understanding of regulation strategies and the impact of chronic stress on the developing brain.
• Ability to apply knowledge of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to understand their influence on student behaviour, engagement, attendance, and learning within school settings.
• Advanced knowledge of community resources and interagency collaboration.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit cultural practices, youth culture, and culturally responsive family support.
• Additional training in risk assessment, family intervention, attendance support, restorative practice, or trauma-informed practice.
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
• Brain Story Certification.

For more information, please contact Aaron Tuckwood, Principal, at 780-998-3751 or email [e-mail].

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.