Psychologist or Social Worker
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Psychologist or Social Worker
Integrated School Support Program (ISSP)
Canadian Rockies Public Schools is now accepting applications for a Full-Time Psychologist or Social Worker (Mental Health Professional) for the Integrated School Support Program (ISSP). The goal of the ISSP program is to provide intensive wraparound services to create an environment in which each student attending our school can succeed both academically and socially. The successful candidate will work closely with the Canadian Rockies Public Schools and Calgary Youth Police foundation to implement wellness deliverables that support the holistic development of our students. This position has been made possible through a grant in partnership with the Calgary Youth Police Foundation.
Canmore and Banff National Park are located one hour west of Calgary. Nestled in the scenic Rocky Mountains our school division is surrounded by beautiful lakes world-class parks and recreational areas and an extensive all-season trail system.
Duties to include:
- Understands and demonstrates the Canadian Rockies Public Schools vision and mission of Whole Child Education and Instructional Excellence.
- Working with collaborative school based teams to develop and implement universal targeted and specialized social emotional support for our students.
- Consult with the leadership team to identify and support school based needs. These may include attendance dysregulation trauma and emotional support.
- Management of referrals and student individual caseloads.
- Complete formal assessments as needed and work with teams to provide school based interventions.
- Provide families with support including access to wrap around services parenting strategies and crisis management.
- Implementation of schoolwide and targeted wellness initiatives.
- Assist classroom teachers and school teams with strategies for students encountering learning behavioural emotional and social difficulties.
- Ability to determine special education eligibility recommending programming strategies and/or placements.
- Consult with outside agencies to provide wraparound services with external professionals in the Bow Valley (pediatricians psychologists family support agencies etc.).
- Be present daily for school start and dismissals to be available to support students and parents.
- Collect and report on school based data according to key deliverables identified by the Canadian Rockies Public Schools and Calgary Police Youth Foundation.
- Completion of a professional graduate program related to school or counselling psychology or social work. A Masters level Degree in Psychology or Social Work is preferred.
- Qualified to provide standardized assessments.
- Accountable for the development and provision of quality clinical services to students and families.
- Critical Incident and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) would be an assent.
- Able to respond and support students families and the school community with crisis management.
Hours: Monday-Friday; follows the school calendar
Closing date for applications: Until a suitable candidate has been found. Preference will be given to applications received prior to June 6 2025 at 12:00 noon.
Applications will only be accepted electronically by email to . No hard copies or faxes will be accepted . Please provide both phone numbers and email addresses for references. A Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check (current within 3 months) will be required before the successful candidate may start in this position. A Child Intervention (Welfare) check may be required. Submit resume indicating the specific position being applied for to:Attention: Mr. Christopher MacPhee Superintendent of Schools
Canadian Rockies thanks all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
