Job Order Detail

Description

McKitrick Community School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed. If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. McKitrick Community School is a Pre-kindergarten  Grade 6 school with an approximate enrolment of 170 students, 13 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff.  We welcome your interest, please join us!
Summary of Position
This is a Temporary Full Time 1.0FTE, 7.5hr/day School Liaison Worker position commencing May 15, 2023 till June 30, 2023. As a School Liaison Worker, you will be responsible for building genuine relationships with students/families and community partners and advocating for those who experience barriers to success in school.
Accountabilities
Enhance relationships between school and home to meet student needs  including home visits
Provide support to students who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural dysregulation
Enhance connections to Indigenous and/or multicultural communities.
Assist in the development and/or implementation of preventative programs and activities for individuals and groups
Build relationships and provide necessary connections with partner organizations to help families access needed resources and/or services
Qualifications
Preference will be given to a candidate with post-secondary training in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology
Equivalent training and experience will be considered
The ability to offer life skills, social skills and anger management programming would be an asset
Valid drivers license and clean drivers abstract with access to a reliable vehicle