Social Worker Quinson Elementary School 1.0 FTE Community Schools Coordinator Continuing Contract

Prince George; Prince George; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Canada seeks a full-time Community Schools Coordinator to support at-risk students at Quinson Elementary School. The position involves enhancing the educational, social, and cultural functioning of students through collaboration with parents, staff, and the community. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work and have experience with vulnerable youth. A competitive salary between CAD 59,711 and CAD 109,520 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Social Work or other related work experience with vulnerable youth.
• Experience working with at risk children and families.
• Proven experience organizing and facilitating group activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students and/or parents when appropriate.
• Develop and supervise community school programs.
• Liaise between parents and the school Principal/Vice-Principal.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Child Welfare

Case Management

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Social Worker - Quinson Elementary School - 1.0 FTE Community Schools Coordinator - Continuing Contract is required by School District No. 57 (Prince George) effective September 1 2025. The primary role of the coordinator is to enhance the educational social and cultural functioning of at risk students. The coordinator will help children achieve greater balance in their lives by considering the physical emotional and mental needs of the children.

The coordinator is responsible for carrying out the duties under the direction of the school Principal / Vice Principal. The Community School Coordinator will collaborate with school staff students parents and community members to develop co-ordinate supervise and evaluate community school programs and services.

Interested applicants are required to supply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certificates & Diplomas (Bachelor of Social Work)
• Transcripts
• 3 current professional references and their email addresses

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Possess the knowledge of concepts of community education
• Possess the knowledge and skill to analyze and support children in crisis
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to access resources and needs within the community
• Ability to work independently
• Participates in ongoing professional development
• Possess skills in conflict resolution group processes and public speaking
• Is highly motivated
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with teachers students parents community residents agencies businesses and service professionals

Identifying unique characteristics of school

• Become familiar with demographics and cultural make up school (discussion with PVPs and other staff PAC SPC)
• Become familiar with services facilities and community resources within the catchment area
• Review past records that outline successful programming (this can be done by researching what is documented and by having discussion with all stakeholders)

Community Liaison

• Acting as the primary staff person for the local governing body in managing all organizational matters
• Supporting the local governing body in promoting the Community Education concept and Community School model among school PVPs and staff neighbourhood residents community agencies / organizations the business community and local politicians;
• Liaising between the various governmental bodies and
• Providing leadership to all aspects of the Community School operation such as :
• Coordinating the integration of community resources and services
• Developing partnerships with community organizations and businesses
• Facilitating fundraising and grants submissions
• Supporting staff and volunteer involvement
• Developing programs and services to meet local needs
• Coordinating community use of facilities

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support to students and / or parents when appropriate. This support may include but is not exclusive to the following :

• Self-esteem building
• Anger management
• Social skills
• Parenting skills
• Drug and alcohol prevention education
• Transitioning to high school assistance
• Nutrition and health
• Cultural awareness / increasing cultural pride and identity
• Developing supervising assisting and evaluating Community School programs and services
• Promoting the Community School concept in the community
• Developing proposals for grants and funding as required
• Managing budget under the direction of the school Principal / Vice-Principal
• Implementing and supporting the development of Community School policies
• Drafting reports as required
• Recruiting volunteers and facilitators such as :
• Parents
• RCMP
• Red Cross
• Public Library
• HRDC
• Coaches etc.
• Coordinating food and clothing donation pick up and distribution
• Liaise between parents students and the school Principal / Vice-Principal
• Parent room
• SBT SSST
• Staff meetings
• School ground circulation (recess lunch)
• PAC meetings
• Consults with parents for the purpose of informing them of services offered by the school district and outside agencies and assist them to access these services if necessary.
• Coordinate Special Events

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work degree

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Social Work or other related work experience with vulnerable youth
• Experience working with at risk children and families
• Ability to work without professional supervision.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth children and families; this can include family engagement.
• Experience in organizing facilitating supervising after-school programs with large groups of students in the areas of sport art leadership and community involvement within the school building and within the greater community.
• Proven experience organizing and facilitating small and large group activities during the school day with school and greater community.
• Proven successful grant writing to secure additional funding from international national provincial and local organizations.
• Proven financial management skills for multiple program budgets.
• Ability to develop working partnerships with multiple community organizations (ie. Canadian Tire financial institutions YMCA etc.)
• Proven experience in special event organization to accommodate school and district wide events.
• Skills knowledge and ability to assess situations while they are happening and make adjustments as required.

For more information regarding the position please contact :

Aubrey Mitchell Principal at

Sarah Petrisor s District Principal Human Resources (Secondary FRIMM Rural Schools / Programs)

or

Linda Picton District Principal Human Resources (Elementary Schools and Departments in Prince George)

Key Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Acute Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Intake Experience
• Hospice Care
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Child Welfare
• Experience with Children
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

Salary : 59711 - 109520