Description
RVS CLC Chestermere
Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 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 Tsuut’ina, 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 temporary, part-time (28 hrs/wk) Community and Youth Outreach Worker position starting immediately until June 27, 2025. The Community and Youth Outreach Worker works collaboratively with the Learning Support Team, administration, and guidance counselors in schools throughout Rocky View Schools (RVS) to support students one-on-one as well as in group settings. The Community and Youth Outreach Worker advocates for identified student needs, and connects students and their families with sustainable community supports. The successful candidate will have a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License and access to a reliable vehicle as travel will be required with students in the vehicle.
The RVS Community Learning Centre (CLC), Chestermere campus, is located in the City of
Chestermere, and serves students from grades 10-12. For more information
regarding their school, please visit their website at https://rvsclc.rockyview.ab.ca/.
The successful candidate may also work at the RVS CLC Airdrie based on the needs of the School.
Responsibilities
Assists schools in the development and delivery of proactive and preventative universal, targeted,
and specialized programming in areas of mental health promotion, healthy living, positive life
choices, cultural identity, and positive social environments
Advocates for, and provides referral support to, identified students and their families
Participates and contributes to students’ learning plans and overall success
Identifies and brings forward student needs to school and divisional learning support teams
Connects students with housing, health, and social services (arranges internal and external
referrals)
Liaises and builds relationships with community agencies in order to help students transition to
outside services
Assists students in reconnecting and strengthening connections with their families
Collaborates with the school to organize activities for youth to identify and support their
educational/career aspirations and develop life skills
Develops, maintains, and disseminates information via various medium to promote student mental
health
Conducts home visits in the outreach component of the role as directed
Gathers and presents program statistics and other pertinent information in monthly and annual
reports as required
Establishes and maintains networks with local agencies, parents, and school representatives, in
order to provide support and resources to students in RVS
Assists youth in connecting to beneficial, affordable, and sustainable community resources
Occasionally transports students between locations in personal vehicle as directed
Skills/Attributes
Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Working knowledge of community resources within the division and surrounding communities
Strong knowledge and understanding of maintaining confidential practices
Culturally sensitive and inclusive
Understanding the needs of high-risk youth and homelessness issues
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Education/Experience
Post-secondary degree or certificate in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a
related field
Two or more years’ experience supporting vulnerable youth and their families
Valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle License
Training and/or experience in risk assessment, mediation, suicide prevention/intervention, threat
risk assessment, crisis counselling, trauma informed practice, and advocacy are considered assets
1-3 years’ supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% vacation pay
As this is a temporary position there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits
Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paid benefits may access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost
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
Other Requirements
Vehicle liability insurance appropriate for occasional business use including $2,000,000 per
occurrence
Open to : Internal and External applicants
Salary Range: $28.78 - $34.97 per hour
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through https://rockyview.simplication.com.
Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code: #3859671
Closing Date: On or before November 18 , 2024 2023 by 4:30 pm MST.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities
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.
