Term Family School Liaison Worker - Education Centre - Jobs in Airdrie, AB

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Company OverviewAs a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 27,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.RVS is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations; the Tsuutina Nation, the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.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 OpportunityRVS invites applications for a term, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Family School Liaison Worker to join our dynamic team. This position will start immediately to June 29, 2023. As a member of the Learning Supports department, 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 a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License and own transportation as services are provided mainly in the family home or in a community setting.Responsibilities IncludeConducts needs assessments to identify social, emotional, behavioural and academic requirements of the child and familyDevelops treatment goals and case management strategiesWorks closely with school based and divisional team to determine plans and supports needed for the student and familyMaintains proper documentation of services provided to students and their families and completes a closing report with goals, interventions and outcomesProvides supports directly in classrooms working closely with the classroom teacher to implement plans and inclusive practicesProvides short-term counselling support for families dealing with a number of issues including but not limited to: parent/child conflict, behavioural difficulties, violence and substance abuseAssists the student and their family to address issues that impact the students social/emotional/behavioural/academic progress by providing direct servicesLiaises between the family, school, community and other professional groups and service providers in order to strengthen the families capacity to function autonomouslyAdvocates for the family and supports the development of a network of resources to provide ongoing assistance as requiredEducation/ExperienceDegree or diploma in Social Science or Human ServicesMinimum of 2 years’ experience in social services or previous experience within an inter-agency working fieldProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteRocky View Schools Benefits6% vacation payFlex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings PlanThis position dose not qualify for Sick Days or the Defined Benefit Pension PlanProfessional development and training opportunitiesFree parkingPre-Employment RequirementsThe successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employmentProof of qualifications/education as required by the positionOpen to : Internal and external applicantsSalary: Starting hourly rate $30.34 - $36.86 per hourHow to ApplyWe request all applications be placed through http://rockyview.simplication.com/. Applications must include your cover letter, resume, contact information and three professional references.Quote Job Code: #3337785Closing Date: On or before September 26, 2022 by 4:30pmRocky View SchoolsHuman Resourceshttps://www.rockyview.ab.ca/hr_benefitsWe appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.Quick Apply

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