Family School Liaison Counselor

1 week ago

Lethbridge, Canada Palliser School Division Full time

**Part-Time Permanent Family School Liaison Counselor (FSLC)**

**Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today**

**Location**:Calgary Area Schools

**Anticipated Start Date**:August 18, 2025

**Assignment**:FSLC

**FTE**:0.4 (Permanent - 2-3 days per week)

**Specialty Required**: FSLC, Social Worker Degree, Counselling/Psych Degree, or similar

Palliser School Division, headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, educates around 9,300 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. It has a diverse network of 51 schools, including traditional public schools, outreach programs, Low German Mennonite schools, faith-based schools, Hutterite colony schools, the National Sports School and even an online school. Notably, 10 of the faith-based schools are located in Calgary.

**Become a Champion for Student Wellbeing.**

Reporting to the Clinical Team Lead you will be a game-changer for student success The FSLC role equips students with strategies to navigate life's challenges. Beyond the classroom, you will be a guiding force for students and families facing obstacles, advocating for their needs and helping them overcome barriers. This is your chance to ignite positive change and cultivate a thriving school community where students and families can flourish.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provision of direct counseling intervention to children and their families;
- Provision of preventative and educational programming to students, parents, school staff and other interested community members;
- Crisis management and risk assessment services provided to students
- The Family School Liaison Counselor (FSLC) will be a strong team member, working in partnership with school staff and interagency partners.

**Experience & Qualifications**:

- Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date).

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong work ethic;
- Ability to relate well with students, staff and parents;
- An ethic of service to students, colleagues, and community;
- Strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish rapport;
- Trustworthiness and integrity;
- Commitment to the Palliser Policy-Governance model;
- Commitment to fostering collaborative working relationships;
- Ability to manage professional learning time and be a self-starter;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team situation;
- Commitment to personal lifelong learning;
- Commitment to the lifelong quest for self-understanding;
- Commitment to strengthening communication skills.

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

- Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
- Child Intervention Check;
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
- Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

Cover letter directed to **Erika Publow, Clinical Team Lead**;
- Resume summarizing training and experience;
- Copy of your most recent evaluation;
- Copy of your degree or post-secondary transcripts;
- Minimum of three professional references.

**Mr. Tom Hamer, Superintendent**

**Palliser School Division

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