Social Worker - High School

Grande Prairie Public School Division
GRANDE PRAIRIE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL
COMPETITION NUMBER: I2627-08
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME (35 hour per week)
Social Worker  The Grande Prairie Public School Division is seeking a Social Worker to provide services to students in a school setting. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and be capable of building relationships with students. The candidate will have extensive experience in dealing with children and youth issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, dysfunctional families, sexual orientation, trauma, suicidal ideations and healthy relationships.

The successful candidate will have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy and working with students who have been exposed to trauma in their lives.
Duties In Part   Member of the GPPSD Student Services providing wraparound services to students - must work effectively and collaboratively with a team of professionals such as Directors, School Administrators and teachers, Multidisciplinary team members, mental health therapists, guidance counsellors, etc.
Provide comprehensive risk assessment, develop safety plans and ensure follow‑up care for students that experience suicidal ideations and other self‑harmful behaviours
Provide emergent care and crisis intervention to those in immediate need
Provide family informed care and support to families
Advocate for students’ needs with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals
Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Minimum of three (3) years successful experience working as a Social Worker, with experience working in an educational context preferred
Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (RSW)
Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

The ability to establish proactive relationships with students and school‑based teams in order to support student success and wellness
The ability to effectively respond to changing priorities and adapt to new directions as assigned
Must possess a student‑centered focus
High levels of ethics, integrity, and dependability
Commitment to working as part of team, and effective at collaborative problem solving
Highly effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills
The ability to manage stress
The ability to utilise current technologies such as word processing software, data‑base systems, Windows programming, e‑mail and Internet applications
The ability to work and communicate effectively within the Grande Prairie Public School Division with students, parents, community members and external groups such as government agencies
The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development
The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm
Applications Should Include   Completed Apply to Education profile
Cover letter
Detailed resume
Three references with current contact information
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.
A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.