St. Leo Centre
6220 Lakeview Drive SW, Calgary
Salary
39.20 - 49.79 per hour ( Categaroy 1A)
48.10 - 63.20 per hour (Category II)
Overall Accountability
The Social Worker supports and assists schools, students and families through the provision of counselling, advice and direction relative to short and long term attendance difficulties.
Specific Accountabilities
- Responds to schools when a student is in conflict with expectations regarding attendance
- Liaises between schools and families
- Assists families in connecting with appropriate community resources
- Makes recommendations and supports school personnel on attendance issues
- Assists schools in meeting Alberta Attendance Board requirements
- Liaises with Alberta Learning, Attendance Board and Alberta Justice
- Maintains statistics and required documentation
Qualifications
- Professional Grid IA - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field
- Professional Grid II - Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
- Experience working with students and families
- Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation or eligibility for registration
- Excellent communication,organization and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.
The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.
*Please Note: This posting may be filled through the recall process. All applicants are still encouraged to apply.*