07 Sep
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Rocky View Schools (RVS)
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Alberta
07 Sep
Rocky View Schools (RVS)
Alberta
Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity RVS invites applications for two temporary, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Family School Liaison Worker(s) to join our dynamic team and work a 10-month school calendar schedule. This position willstart immediately until June 29, 2027.
As a member of the Learning Supports team, the Family School Liaison Worker works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery by helping families set goals, integrate interventions, plan strategies and arrange resources to help children be successful in school, home and their community.
The successful candidates will have access to reliable transportation as services are provided mainly in the family home or in a community setting.
Responsibilities Include Conducts and documents needs assessment to identify the social, emotional, behavioural, and academic requirements of the child and family
Develops solution focused goals and case management strategies which reflect the family and school as systems of care
Connects students and families to community resources for longer-term intervention andsupport programs as needed
Provides short-term in-home intervention utilizing a family systems approach, and utilizes mediation support to enhance relationships amongst students, teachers, school administrators, and parents
Provides wrap around service focusing on connecting students, families, and schools tocommunity resources to provide support programs as needed
Advocates for the family, and supports the development of a network of resources toprovide ongoing assistance as needed
Collaboratively utilizes triage and consultation for referral processes, which includeidentifying barriers, assessing needs, determining appropriate goals, and coaching thoseinvolved throughout the process
In partnership with Community Outreach in Pediatric/Psychiatric service in Education(COPE),
serves as the point of contact within RVS and assists families and schools who areaccessing and utilizing the COPE Program
Facilitates provision of services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical, and additionalsupports when needed, and maintains appropriate records of services provided tofamilies and students
Provides qualified learning opportunities throughout RVS
Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Social Sciences or related field
Two+ years’ experience in community development or social services
Previous experience within an inter-agency field
Rocky View Schools Benefits 6% vacation pay
As this is a temporary position, there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits
Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paid benefits may access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost
Professional development and training opportunities
Pre-Employment Requirements The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada
Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application
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📌 Temporary Family School Liaison Worker(s) - Education Centre (Alberta)
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Alberta