Family School Liaison Worker

Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools; Brooks; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brooks, Alberta seeks a Family School Liaison Worker to support K-4 students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The successful candidate will provide individual counselling, facilitate support groups, and collaborate with families and community services. This temporary, full-time position offers 35 hours per week with the possibility of an extension. A Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in counseling children and families.
• Ability to register with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
• Sensitivity to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral issues.
• Facilitate skills groups and classroom presentations.
• Coordinate services between home, school, and community.

Skills

Individual supportive counselling

Community collaboration

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Job description

Overview

We are now accepting applications for a Family School Liaison Worker to work as part of a team providing service to students at Holy Family Academy, a grades K-4 school located in Brooks, Alberta.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the Family School Liaison Worker is to provide connection and supports to students who are struggling with social, emotional and/or behavioral issues with the focus of enhancing success at school. Student coping strategies are enhanced through the provision of individual supportive counselling, targeted skills groups, classroom presentations, universal prevention programs, community referrals and community collaboration. The Family School Liaison Worker also acts as a liaison between home, school and community to promote the coordination and collaboration of services. As part of the Family School Liaison program team, the incumbent will be responsible for providing individual support for students and developing and facilitating groups. Additionally, the candidate will assist in leading lunchtime group activities to further support student well‑being.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Social Work Degree or relevant training and experience in counseling children and families. The candidate must be registered, or be eligible for registration, with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Position Details

This position runs concurrent with the school calendar. This is a Temporary, Full‑Time position, 35 hours per week on average. The assignment is set to conclude one year from the start date, with the possibility of an extension to be reviewed closer to the end date.

Location & Faith

As a publicly funded Catholic School District, our schools and job locations are infused with the Catholic Faith. The successful candidate will demonstrate a respectful and sympathetic sensitivity to the Catholic beliefs and practices of the students and staff.

Application Process

The School Division expresses appreciation to all those who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.