Temporary Part Time Student and Family Advocate

2 weeks ago

Barrhead, Canada Pembina Hills School Division Full time

**Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD)**is currently seeking a temporary Student and Family Advocate (Social Worker) (0.5 FTE). This position will commence on August 25, 2025 and end December 19, 2025.

**Position Description**:
Working with school teams within a consultative and collaborative model duties may include:

- Delivering a continuum of services that includes consultation, and targeted intervention with students and families; this may include individual/group counselling and parent coaching
- Advocate for students’ needs with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals
- Serves as a liaison between home and school and provides feedback to all parties concerning attendance and academic performance by providing information and support to enable parents to participate in their child’s education
- Help to provide a voice for parents in supporting communication with school staff
- Identifying strengths in families and goals to work towards collectively
- Provide comprehensive risk assessment, develop safety plans and ensure follow-up care for students that experience suicidal ideations and other self-harming behaviors
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to help meet the educational, social, emotional and communication needs of students
- Referral and navigation of community resources and advocacy for student and family needs
- Providing professional development for staff
- Providing mental wellness presentations to students

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, combined with extensive practical experience.
- Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
- Experience and knowledge regarding student attendance is an asset.**

For further information, please contact:
Rob McGarva, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at 780-674-8506

Kendra Seatter, Assistant Director of Student Services at 780-307-0502

**There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.**

**PLEASE NOTE**:

- Your resume should include a list of **references** with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
- **Original**Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector** (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
- **Original**Intervention Record Check**(dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
- **Verification** of Education and relative experience is required.

**We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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