Division Services Centre

Addictions Counsellor

Full Time – 35 hours/week

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Duties to Commence: As soon as possible until June 28, 2024

Position Description:

This position is connected to the Mental Health in Schools Pilot grant from the Government of Alberta, designed to support the mental health needs for students in the Division. This position has been designed to provide direct services to student clients. This would involve direct counselling for students who have been identified as requiring supports related to addictions. Addictions may be related to technology, substance abuse, gambling, etc.

This position will be based out of St. Albert and will be required to travel to all 18 school sites in our Division communities – St. Albert, Morinville, and Legal. The Addiction Counsellor will have to be flexible in the hours of work, dependent upon the needs of the community, the work may be before/after school hours or in the evening and possibly weekends.

Qualifications:

• Formal training in providing counselling services

• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in a related field, such as counselling, psychology, mental health training, or other related field of study.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.

• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division’s goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation

• Knowledge of addiction and mental health is required

• Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families

• Strong relationship-building skills

• Effective time management skills

• Takes initiative and is able to work independently as well as collaborate in teams

• Skill and knowledge of facilitation, positive communication and creative thinking

• Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries

• Ability to develop supportive relationships with young people

• Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Comfortable liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies and healthcare providers

• Community collaboration/networking skills

• Resilience and a commitment to personal development

• The successful candidate must provide a criminal record check

• The successful candidate must provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Alberta regulatory college, prior to commencing duties where applicable:

• Regulated health professions under the Alberta Health Professions Act and Health Disciplines Act will be required to show an original copy of a valid practice permit before commencing their duties

• Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation.

Please apply online at: www. gsacrd.ab.ca > Employment > Support

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing until a suitable candidate has been hired

Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.

Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Albert, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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