Family School Liaison Worker

3 weeks ago

Fort Saskatchewan, Canada Elk Island Public Schools Full time
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 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 full-time Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) at Fort Saskatchewan Christian School.

Fort Saskatchewan Christian serves approximately 430 students in kindergarten to Grade 9, with 25 teaching staff and 12 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.

Fort Saskatchewan Christian offers an Alternative Christian program with a mission to assist families by providing students with a Christ-centred, biblically directed education that instills the vision and practice of excellence in academics, moral character and services to others.

Alternative Christian schools within EIPS follow the regular provincial curricula interpreted from an Evangelical Christian Philosophy. A classified staff member is encouraged to bring a Christian viewpoint to issues and topics within their job description. Applicants should be able to support the teacher in bringing a Christian philosophy to issues and topics that arise in the classroom and the school. Applicants should include relevant information about their Christian philosophy of education in their cover letter.

Commencing August 27, 2024

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day)

Open to internal and external applicants with priority given to permanent

employees

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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 communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Understanding of youth culture, belief in a strength-based, solution-focused approach

Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team while being self-directed and possess initiative

Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination

Knowledge and experience in developing and delivering skill-building workshops, presentations and effective programming

DECISION MAKING

The FSLW makes decisions to assist the implementation of support plans and effective programming as directed by the administrator supervisor.

Examples:

Deciding the level of support a family needs to access a community-based service

Support students in goal-setting activities and strategies and ensure open lines of communication with the school counsellor/administrator

Design and/or facilitate school-based activities based on school needs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FSLWs must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers and other staff.

FSLWs are part of the school staff and therefore are representatives of Elk Island Public Schools.

For further information, contact Matt Matheson, Principal at or

email .

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at or email .”

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