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Family School Liaison Worker (LME) - Temporary
Posted on
September 24, 2024
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Elk Island Public Schools
Job details
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities<p>EIPS is recruiting a temporary part-time Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) at Lamont Elementary. <p>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. <p>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 schools 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 <p> 15 hours per week (weekly schedule is flexible) <p> 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).<p>KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES <p>Student Support Establish trusting and meaningful relationships with students<p> Participate in the assessment of student's emotional/behavioural and social needs<p> Assist in planning and implementing strategies to address student needs (planned daily activities, providing information, making referrals, recreational/skill development activities or workshops)<p> Help youth identify personal strengths and resources for positive change<p> Participate in case conferences<p> Provide school and/or community-based prevention-oriented educational groups<p> Advocate for students within the school and communityFamily Support Promote a closer link among school, family and community<p> Enhance communication among family, school and community service providers<p> Provide parent workshops as needed<p> Act as a resource for families as needed (provide information, facilitate referrals to community agencies)<p> Strengthen families by providing support, teaching and resourcesSchool Support Consult with teachers, counsellors and administration as to students needs and progress<p> Provide consultation for school personnel regarding student social and emotional concerns/development<p> Participate in IPP development/implementation as requiredCommunication Consult with teachers, counsellors and administration<p> Communicate with community agencies<p> Maintain written records of services provided/case notesCommunity Agency Involvement Build and maintain connections with community agencies to facilitate referrals and access to services<p> Participate in collaborative projects as directed by the supervisor<p> Promote awareness of community agencies and their servicesEDUCATION & EXP
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LocationLamont, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2024-11-23
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