Job Description

Education Liaison Worker

Temporary contract - end of April 2026 - Barrie

C

oncurrent Posting

The Agency

We are a Child Welfare and Children & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-oppression framework. Located in a prime recreational area just north of Toronto we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.


Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to reflect the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented racialized and Indigenous communities along with candidates from 2SLGBTQ+ communities in all their intersecting identities.


If you are from an equity-seeking group or Indigenous community, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.

The Job

The incumbent will report to a Service Manager and will work out of the Barrie branch office. Primary duties include: to improve educational outcomes for children and youth in care, in kinship care arrangements, and in Voluntary Youth Services Agreements; to coordinate educational supports and provide culturally responsive system navigation support for eligible children and youth; to resolve issues that impact eligible children and youth's learning, and strengthen relationships among societies, schools, public school boards, First Nations school authorities, and community partners in order to improve the educational outcomes of eligible children and youth, and maintain accurate and thorough records of activities. This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE Local 5319.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Education is preferred. A degree in Social Science from an accredited University, in combination with several years' experience in Child Welfare or from within the Education system will also be considered.

Effectively respond to the educational needs of

children and youth

.

This includes

knowledge of Ontario's education system and connections in the education sector.

Ability to be reflective of, and responsive to, the needs of eligible children and youth and to apply critical thinking and analysis to factors relating to the Liaison position. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external community partners, and with Ministry resources. Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure. A thorough understanding of anti-oppression values and principles is important. A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required. Bilingualism (English/French) is required, proficiency will be tested.

Compensation:

The salary range is $61,099 to $77,979 commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package, vacation and leave provisions as per our Collective Agreement.

Applications by: August 27, 2025