Schoolsplus Facilitator 50% Term

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South Shore, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

**SchoolsPlus Facilitator - 50% Term**:
**South Shore Regional Centre for Education**

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.
Position Title:

SchoolsPlus Facilitator
Reports to:

SchoolsPlus Lead Facilitator and Coordinator of Student Services
Employee Group:

Non-Union
Location:

Queens County Schools
Start/End Dates:

Indefinite Term, effective August 19, 2024
Wages:

Band 9 ($77,222 to $96,528)
Deadline to Apply:

Tuesday July 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (AST)

**Scope of Responsibilities**

The SchoolsPlus Facilitator shall be responsible for the implementation of a collaborative and integrated model of service delivery in an effort to identify and connect students and families to comprehensive services and supports. The Facilitator works with the SchoolsPlus Lead to bring together multi-sector partners to develop and implement programs and initiatives to meet the needs of school communities; to coordinate services provided by multiple agencies and government departments for student and families at-risk; to supervise a team of Community Outreach Workers; and lead and champion positive ongoing communication with school administration, staff and a broad range of government and community partners. The SchoolsPlus Facilitator will monitor the progress of students served by the program. Consistent with South Shore Regional Centre for Education and provincial policies, the SchoolsPlus Facilitator will work within an established accountability framework to ensure a high level of support and supervision is provided to the SchoolsPlus schools. Working collaboratively with Principals and other staff, the SchoolsPlus Facilitator reports directly to the SchoolsPlus Lead.

**Competencies Required**

The SchoolsPlus Facilitator shall have the following competencies:

- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and coordinate all phases of service delivery for children, youth and families deemed at risk including, but not limited to, identification, intervention, monitoring and consultation services in support of educational success;
- The ability to develop and implement comprehensive service plans for identified students requiring support across multi-service agencies;
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and manage complex and demanding caseloads involving child welfare, mental health, addictions and justice issues;
- Demonstrated ability and experience in integrated service delivery and direct service delivery to children, youth and families with complex needs from diverse communities;
- Demonstrated knowledge of collaborative practices, including negotiation and mediation, in working with students, educators, parents/guardians, community agencies and government departments;
- The ability to keep accurate records and case plans for SchoolsPlus clients;
- The ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member;
- The ability to engage in shared decision making and problem solving;
- The ability to facilitate programs and activities that support the SchoolsPlus model;
- Applied knowledge of family systems and the role of families in supporting development and educational progress of students with diverse needs;
- The ability the establish proactive relationships with families and community agencies in order to support student success;
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and promote a high standard of ethical practice
- Strong and effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development.

**Qualifications**
- A Masters Degree in Social Work preferred or equivalent such as a Bachelors Degree in Social Work with relevant experience;
- Eligible for registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers;
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing complex social work cases and facilitating interagency collaboration, preferably serving children and families;
- Experience supervising staff;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

**Specific Job Components**

The SchoolsPlus Facilitator in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education shall perform tasks as are assigned by the SchoolsPlus Lead and the Coordinator of Student Services. Tasks may vary, from time to time, with the evolution of the organization and may include but not be limited to the following:
Design and implement, in collaboration with designated stakeholders, comprehensive service plans for identified complex cases;
- Monitor the progress of students on complex caseload and the provision of resources and supports provided by SchoolsPlus;
- Work with schools to identify education and community service



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