Family School Liaison Worker

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

**EIPS is recruiting a part-time Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) shared between Lamont Elementary and Bruderheim School.**

Lamont Elementary serves approximately 335 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 17 teaching staff and 17 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.

Lamont Elementary is located in a community that strongly supports and appreciates the value of education. The school offers an outstanding academic program, including a range of opportunities for students to participate in fine arts programming. Opportunities also include a variety of extracurricular activities including a strong intramural program, sports teams and numerous clubs. The school’s mission is to provide the best possible quality instruction to students and to support the values of the community it serves. Lamont Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.

Bruderheim School serves approximately 110 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with nine teaching staff and nine support staff. The school is located in Bruderheim, AB, approximately 48 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.

Bruderheim School is filled with responsible students and staff who strive to do their best in all things. Everyone in the school is encouraged to strive for excellence and focus on building character. To succeed and be able to develop a positive attitude of being unique, students need to feel secure. The school sets performance expectations for all parents, students and staff and sees community involvement as mutually beneficial and worthwhile for everyone.
- **Commencing August 27, 2025**:

- **20 hours per week, 15 hours per week at Lamont Elementary and 5 hours per week at Bruderheim School (weekly schedule is flexible)**:

- ** Open to internal and external applicants with priority given to permanent employees**:

- **EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package**

The FSLW's role is to facilitate connections among family, school and community to assist with positive academic and social growth. FSLWs work as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery by helping families set goals, integrate interventions, plan strategies and arrange resources that will help children be successful in school, at home and in the community. The FSLW offers support services in a variety of formats (individuals, families, groups).

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Student Support
- Establish trusting and meaningful relationships with students
- Participate in the assessment of student's emotional/behavioural and social needs
- Assist in planning and implementing strategies to address student needs (planned daily activities, providing information, making referrals, recreational/skill development activities or workshops)
- Help youth identify personal strengths and resources for positive change
- Participate in case conferences
- Provide school and/or community‐based prevention-oriented educational groups
- Advocate for students within the school and community

Family Support
- Promote a closer link among school, family and community
- Enhance communication among family, school and community service providers
- Provide parent workshops as needed
- Act as a resource for families as needed (provide information, facilitate referrals to community agencies)
- Strengthen families by providing support, teaching and resources

School Support
- Consult with teachers, counsellors and administration as to students’ needs and progress
- Provide consultation for school personnel regarding student social and emotional concerns/development
- Participate in IPP development/implementation as required

Communication
- Consult with teachers, counsellors and administration
- Communicate with community agencies
- Maintain written records of services provided/case notes

Community Agency Involvement
- Build and maintain connections with community agencies to facilitate referrals and access to services
- Participate in collaborative projects as directed by the supervisor
- Promote awareness of community agencies and their services

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Education ‐ Minimum of a diploma in a human service field
- Experience ‐ The FSLW should have a minimum of 1 year of related experience in the human service field. Experience in a school setting is an asset

Equivalencies will be considered.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTITUDES**
- Excellent oral and written communicat