FCSS Family School Liaison

The Athabasca County Family & Community Support Services Program is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Family School Liaison Worker.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Family School Liaison Program is offered in partnership with Aspen View Public Schools and is a preventive program designed to meet the social and emotional needs of children and youth. The worker will provide regular one-on-one supportive goal-based counseling sessions as well as facilitate specialized small groups.

Under direction from the Manager of FCSS, the duties of the position will include the following:

To provide services to students, including one-on-one supportive counseling sessions, small group sessions, presentations, mediation, resource information, and referrals to other appropriate services.

To provide services to adults with children or youth, including resource information, support through mediation or liaison support, family meetings, and referrals to other appropriate services.

To provide services to school staff, including case conferencing, resource information, liaison support, and referrals to other appropriate services.

To participate in on-going professional development though networking meetings, workshops, courses, and/or conferences to enhance and develop FSLW job skills and education.

To provide services at schools and in the community as needed in Critical Incidents.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Education or Health Care is required.

Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in this field.

Current/updated Suicide Intervention and Standard First Aid and CPR.

A Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) and a Prior Involvement Check will be required.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Case management/professional documentation skills.

Strong organizational skills and be detail orientated.

Time management, goal setting, planning and implementation are key skills.

Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Applicant must have a reliable vehicle with business insurance, as this position involves travelling to schools and surrounding areas.

The salary range for this position is $57,379 - $67,141. Athabasca County offers an excellent benefit package and contributes to the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

Please contact Kelli Chamberlain (780) 675-2273 at the County Administration Office for further information.

As per Aspen School Division’s Policy 20 – COVID-19, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated prior to starting.

The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, February 18th, 2022. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to:
Kelli Chamberlain
HR, Payroll Department
3602 - 48 Avenue
Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8
hr@athabascacounty.com
(Fax): 780-675-5512
RE: FCSS Family School Liaison
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Contact:

Name: Kelli Chamberlain Email: hr@athabascacounty.com

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Feb 01, 2022
Closing Date: Feb 18, 2022