Director of Counselling, Outreach, and Education - 26COE1A

Director of Counselling, Outreach, and Education

Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking a director for our Counselling, Outreach and Education department! This senior-level role’s purpose is to represent Counselling, Outreach & Education on the Lethbridge Family Services leadership team while ensuring that services provided meet all accreditation standards, contractual obligations, and organization policies and procedures. You will also represent the program and organization in the community in a strategic manner.

We offer

• a welcoming, inclusive work environment where people thrive,

• a discounted cell phone plan, gym membership, personal insurance, and

• a comprehensive benefits package, including short term disability coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time, and flexible hours.

The Counselling, Outreach, and Education director

• ensures that quality services are delivered while operating within the approved budget,

• fosters a culture of continual improvement using data to identify areas of growth,

• demonstrates competence and sensitivity to personal diversity, including a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds,

• provides supervision to the outreach and education supervisor, clinical manager, and administrative team,

• acts as chief liaison with all department funders, fulfilling contract management and reporting requirements,

• assumes a leadership role in marketing and advocacy activities for the department, and

• works collaboratively and effectively as a member of the senior leadership team – contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.

Required skills and qualifications

• a master’s degree in social work, psychology, health services management, or other relevant discipline,

• at least five years of experience at the management level,

• demonstrated expertise in providing clinical supervision,

• awareness of LGBTQ2Si+, Indigenous, cultural, and seniors needs are highly valued, and

• a creative, collaborative individual who wants to work in an environment of growth, learning, and flexibility.

All new employees must provide a police information check and vulnerable sector check dated not less than 90 days prior to the date of hire.

Hours: Regular Full-Time – Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Number of positions available: 1

Work Location: 1098 3rd Ave North, Lethbridge AB

Contact Person: Sandra Mintz

Application deadline: July 24, 2026

Apply online at LFSfamily.ca and reference job number 26COE1A.

Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization. For more information, please visit

Lethbridge Family Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the clients we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring that all employment opportunities are inclusive to all people. We thank everyone for their interest in Lethbridge Family Services, however, we only contact the individuals selected to continue in the process.

Lethbridge Family Services eliminates barriers from the recruitment process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at ***email_hidden*** so that supports can be put in place. Private information received in relation to your request for support will be used only to facilitate the recruitment process and shared only as needed with the selection committee.