School Wellness Worker

School Wellness Worker

Location:

Glenmary School, Peace River, Alberta

HFCRD is recruiting a Full-time School Wellness Worker starting January 12, 2026 – June 26, 2026
, with the possibility of extension, at Glenmary School, Peace River, Alberta.

• Education/Degree: A related post‑secondary degree or diploma in social sciences.
• Experience in mental health or health/human services‑related role.
• Committed to leadership in Christ‑centered educational values and beliefs.
• Committed to excellence, highly organized, strives for continuous improvement, has effective communication skills, and is a strong team player.

• Provide support and resources to enhance social and emotional learning in the school community.
• Serve as a resource person to school administration and learning teams in the development and implementation of educational programs.
• Meet with parents, students, teachers, and administrators to determine the needs of a student or a group of students with a view to improving educational program delivery.
• Provide consultation and problem‑solving strategies at student team meetings.
• Implement preventative, research‑based school and community social/emotional learning programs such as Roots of Empathy and Zones of Regulation.
• Collaborate with staff and students to identify students with ongoing or escalating risks.
• Provide effective and timely direct services to individual students and small groups with social, personal, or educational difficulties.
• Provide early intervention and support for student achievement and student wellbeing where difficulties have the potential to escalates and affect school success.
• Crisis support or conflict resolution needs.
• Liaise with schools and families to facilitate increased positive contact, communication, and understanding of individual students’ needs and circumstances.
• Participate and contribute to relevant ad hoc committees sponsored by the Division.
• Be aware of trends (e.g., self‑harm, suicide) and develop an appropriate plan to address needs.
• Assist teachers in taking a proactive approach to classroom wellness and behavior through the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Oversee programs, services, and activities related to school‑based wellness.
• Participate in meetings and work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop strategies to address behaviours and, as required, develop Individualized Program Plans.
• Provide short‑term or time‑limited direct treatment services for children, as determined by the school principal.
• Attend and participate in the divisional meetings and initiatives, provide parent and/or staff workshops as needed.
• Inform staff of relevant community‑based services and initiatives.

• Salary dependent on qualifications and years of experience – starting $48,000.

The Final date to receive applications:
Open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit resumes with supporting documents, including three references to Alyssa Hickley
, . Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education