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 Tsuut’ina, 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 a continuing, part-time (17.5 hrs/wk) Community and Youth Outreach Worker position at RVS Community Learning Centre (CLC) - Cochrane starting immediately. RVS Community Learning Centre - Cochrane Campus, located in the Town of Cochrane, serves students from grades 9-12. Information regarding this school may be found at The successful candidate will have a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with established RVS procedures. The Community and Youth Outreach Worker works collaboratively with the Learning Support Team, administration, and school counselors in schools throughout Rocky View Schools (RVS)



to support students one‑on‑one as well as in group settings. The Community and Youth Outreach Worker advocates for identified student needs and connects students and their families with sustainable community supports. Responsibilities Assists schools in the development and delivery of proactive and preventative universal, targeted,and specialized programming in areas of mental health promotion, healthy living, positive lifechoices, cultural identity, and positive social environments Advocates for, and provides referral support to, identified students and their families Participates and contributes to students’ learning plans and overall success Identifies and brings forward student needs to school and divisional learning support teams Connects students with housing, health, and social services (arranges internal and externalreferrals). Liaises and builds relationships with community agencies in order to help students transition tooutside services. Assists students in reconnecting and strengthening connections with their families Collaborates with the school to organize activities for youth to identify and support theireducational/career aspirations and develop life skills Develops, maintains, and disseminates information via various medium to promote student mentalhealth.



Conducts home visits in the outreach component of the role as directed Gathers and presents program statistics and other pertinent information in monthly and annualreports as required Establishes and maintains networks with local agencies, parents, and school representatives, inorder to provide support and resources to students in RVS Assists youth in connecting to beneficial, affordable, and sustainable community resources Occasionally transports students between locations in personal vehicle as directed Skills/Attributes Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues Working knowledge of community resources within the division and surrounding communities Strong knowledge and understanding of maintaining confidential practices Culturally sensitive and inclusive Understanding the needs of high-risk youth and homelessness issues Strong organizational and prioritization skills Education/Experience Post-secondary degree or certificate in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or arelated field Two or more years’ experience supporting vulnerable youth and their families Valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle License Training and/or experience in risk assessment, mediation, suicide prevention/intervention, threatrisk assessment, crisis counselling, trauma informed practice, and advocacy are considered assets 1-3 years’ supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset Rocky View Schools Advantages 6% vacation pay Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending

📌 Part-Time Community And Youth Outreach Worker - Rvs Community Learning Centre (Clc) - Cochrane
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Cochrane