Description
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 Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis 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
- 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
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
