Temporary Family-School Liaison: Support Students

Medicine Hat Public School Division; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public school division in Medicine Hat is seeking a Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) to support students' social and emotional needs through collaboration with families, educators, and the community. This full-time role involves providing counseling, facilitating relationships between school and families, and contributing to the school health team while offering comprehensive healthcare benefits. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Social Work and have relevant experience.

Benefits

Full healthcare benefits

Generous Health Spending Account

Sabbatical during summer

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work and registered to practice in Alberta.
• Ability to make key judgments and informed decisions for successful outcomes.
• Current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) & Child Intervention Check.
• ASIST or similar suicide intervention training (current).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a relationship between school and family.
• Connect families to outside agencies and resources.
• Provide short-term counseling to support school success.
• Contribute as a member of the Comprehensive School Health Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Google platform

MS Office

Adobe forms

Job description

A regional public school division in Medicine Hat is seeking a Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) to support students' social and emotional needs through collaboration with families, educators, and the community. This full-time role involves providing counseling, facilitating relationships between school and families, and contributing to the school health team while offering comprehensive healthcare benefits. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Social Work and have relevant experience.