Family School Liaison Worker Education Centre

Airdrie, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Family School Liaison Worker

Education Centre



Company Overview




As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.


RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Iyaxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Metis District.


Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.


The Opportunity




RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Family School Liaison Worker to join our dynamic team and work a 10-month school calendar schedule. This position will start August 26, 2025.


As a member of the Learning Supports team, the Family School Liaison Worker works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery by helping families set goals, integrate interventions, plan strategies and arrange resources to help children be successful in school, home and their community. The successful candidates will have a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License and own transportation as services are provided mainly in the family home or in a community setting.


Responsibilities Include




Conducts and documents needs assessment to identify the social, emotional, behavioural,


and academic requirements of the child and family
Develops solution focused goals and case management strategies which reflect the family


and school as systems of care
Connects students and families to community resources for longer-term intervention and


support programs as needed
Provides short-term in-home intervention utilizing a family systems approach, and utilizes mediation support to enhance relationships amongst students, teachers, school administrators, and parents Provides wrap around service focusing on connecting students, families, and schools to


community resources to provide support programs as needed
Advocates for the family, and supports the development of a network of resources to


provide ongoing assistance as needed
Collaboratively utilizes triage and consultation for referral processes, which include


identifying barriers, assessing needs, determining appropriate goals, and coaching those



involved throughout the process
In partnership with Community Outreach in Pediatric/Psychiatric service in Education


(COPE), serves as the point of contact within RVS and assists families and schools who are



accessing and utilizing the COPE Program
Facilitates provision of services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical, and additional


supports when needed, and maintains appropriate records of services provided to



families and students
Provides professional learning opportunities throughout RVS

Education/Experience


Bachelor's Degree in Applied Social Sciences or related field Two+ years' experience in community development or social services Previous experience within an inter-agency field

Rocky View Schools Benefits




6% vacation pay Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Professional development and training opportunities Free parking

Pre-Employment Requirements




The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position

Open to

: Internal and external applicants


Salary:

$36.82 - $44.72 per hour

(effective August 25, 2025 this position will have a 3% wage increase per the terms of employment)




How to Apply




We request all applications be placed through http://rockyview.simplication.com/. Applications must include your cover letter, resume, contact information and three professional references.


Quote Job Code:

#

3961033




Closing Date:

On or before

July 2, 2025 by 4:30pm MST. Interviews for this position will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.




Rocky View Schools



Human Resources



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2453543
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Airdrie, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned