Family–School Support Coordinator

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% vacation pay

Professional development opportunities

Supplemental benefits package

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) in Alberta invites applications for two temporary, full-time Family School Liaison Worker positions. The roles support students and families by coordinating services in-home or in community settings, working with a multidisciplinary team, and facilitating connections to resources.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Applied Social Sciences or related field and 2+ years in community development or social services, with experience in inter-agency work.

Qualifications

• Multidisciplinary team environment experience.
• Ability to identify social, emotional, behavioural, and academic needs.
• Experience coordinating with community resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents needs assessment to identify child and family requirements.
• Develops goals and case management strategies reflecting family and school as systems of care.
• Connects students and families to community resources for longer-term interventions.
• Provides short-term in-home intervention using a family systems approach.
• Advocates for families and builds a network of ongoing supports.
• Collaborates on referral processes and triage with COPE and school partners.

Skills

Interagency collaboration

Case management

Advocacy

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Social Sciences or related field

Two+ years’ experience in community development or social services

Experience within an inter-agency field

Job description

Rocky View Schools (RVS) in Alberta invites applications for two temporary, full-time Family School Liaison Worker positions. The roles support students and families by coordinating services in-home or in community settings, working with a multidisciplinary team, and facilitating connections to resources.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Applied Social Sciences or related field and 2+ years in community development or social services, with experience in inter-agency work.