Description
EIPS is recruiting a temporary part-time Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) at Lamont Elementary.
Lamont Elementary serves approximately 330 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 17 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.
Lamont Elementary is located in a community that strongly supports and appreciates the value of education. The school offers an outstanding academic program, including a range of opportunities for students to participate in fine arts programming. Opportunities also include a variety of extracurricular activities including a strong intramural program, sports teams and numerous clubs. The school’s mission is to provide the best possible quality instruction to students and to support the values of the community it serves. Lamont Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.
Commencing October 7, 2024 and e nding June 25, 2025
15 hours per week (weekly schedule is flexible)
Open to Internal and external applicants
The FSLW's role is to facilitate connections among family, school and community to assist with positive academic and social growth. FSLWs work as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery by helping families set goals, integrate interventions, plan strategies and arrange resources that will help children be successful in school, at home and in the community. The FSLW offers support services in a variety of formats (individuals, families, groups).
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Support
Establish trusting and meaningful relationships with students
Participate in the assessment of student's emotional/behavioural and social needs
Assist in planning and implementing strategies to address student needs (planned daily activities, providing information, making referrals, recreational/skill development activities or workshops)
Help youth identify personal strengths and resources for positive change
Participate in case conferences
Provide school and/or community-based prevention-oriented educational groups
Advocate for students within the school and community
Family Support
Promote a closer link among school, family and community
Enhance communication among family, school and community service providers
Provide parent workshops as needed
Act as a resource for families as needed (provide information, facilitate referrals to community agencies)
Strengthen families by providing support, teaching and resources
School Support
Consult with teachers, counsellors and administration as to students’ needs and progress
Provide consultation for school personnel regarding student social and emotional concerns/development
Participate in IPP development/implementation as required
Communication
Consult with teachers, counsellors and administration
Communicate with community agencies
Maintain written records of services provided/case notes
Community Agency Involvement
Build and maintain connections with community agencies to facilitate referrals and access to services
Participate in collaborative projects as directed by the supervisor
Promote awareness of community agencies and their services
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education - Minimum of a diploma in a human service field
Experience - The FSLW should have a minimum of 1 year of related experience in the human service field. Experience in a school setting is an asset
Equivalencies will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTITUDES
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Understanding of youth culture, belief in a strength-based, solution-focused approach
Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team while being self-directed and possess initiative
Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
Knowledge and experience in developing and delivering skill-building workshops, presentations and effective programming
DECISION MAKING
The FSLW makes decisions to assist the implementation of support plans and effective programming as directed by the administrator supervisor.
Examples:
Deciding the level of support a family needs to access a community-based service
Support students in goal-setting activities and strategies and ensure open lines of communication with the school counsellor/administrator
Design and/or facilitate school-based activities based on school needs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FSLWs must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers and other staff.
FSLWs are part of the school staff and therefore are representatives of Elk Island Public Schools.
For further information, contact Marlis Marler, Principal at 780-895-2269 or
email marlis.marler@eips.ca.
Only online applications will be accepted.
Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.
“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.”
