Address Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,500 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
EIPS is recruiting a full-time term certain Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) Solutions Navigator with our Support for Students department (SFS).
This position will support schools in the communities of Lamont, Mundare and Vegreville.
Commencing February 6, 2023
Ending June 28, 2023
37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours/day)
EIPS offers a comprehensive benefits package for term certain employees
Open to Internal and External Applicants
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director, Supports for Students, this position provides support to Elk Island Public Schools students, educators, leaders and families. The Solutions Navigator works with principals, counsellors and other support staff to build and nurture Trauma Sensitive School Cultures. This position is focused on providing support to schools in the Fort Saskatchewan area. The Solutions Navigator will assist students and their families as part of our Mental Health in Schools Pilot project, which has as its primary focus the introduction of Reset Rooms in Junior High Schools through the Division. The office for this position will be located in Mundare.
Support School Staff
Support school staff related to the implementation of the Reset Room in Junior High schools throughout the Division:
Collaborate with Reset Room staff, counsellors, and administrators at schools to support students and families.
Work with Division Mental Health Advisor to support the implementation of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot
For students and families requiring additional support, working with school teams, and as an extension of those teams, to connect students and families to critical community resources
Support those students utilizing the RESET rooms to access community services
Liaise with community agencies focused on supporting youth and families in areas of mental health, building resilience and family support.
In collaboration with the school administration team, implement referrals to community resources
DECISION MAKING
This person will be required to make decisions independently:
guide students, families and school teams on the next steps for students and families requiring support
together with school teams to determine which community connections will be most important for families and students who would benefit from additional support
This person will assist by working alongside school staff to ensure the practices related to mental health in EIPS are following best practice guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, or an area directly related to Mental Health
Master’s degree in a related field is an asset
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience providing services including promotion of mental health, intervention with children/youth experiencing mental health challenges, and/or strategic planning to support mental health
Work in school settings to promote mental health, wellness, and trauma-sensitive practice
Experience creating and facilitating effective professional development for staff Work in Glenrose Hospital or other school-based mental health settings as an asset
Promotion of child/youth mental health and wellness initiatives at a local level
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES
Strong, independent worker, capable of managing many roles and demands Understands various approaches to supporting mental health, including presenting issues related to childhood trauma
Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, school teams, students, and families
Strong interpersonal skills including flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent time management skills
Proficient in a variety of technological platforms
For more information, please contact Marcus Reed, Director, Support for students, at 780-417-8202 or email [email protected]
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 protected]”
