Division Community Support Worker; FTE

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic, and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal:
Student Success & Well‑being.

The Parkland School Division currently has a Regular (10-month) Part‑time 21 hours/week (0.6 FTE) Division Community Support Worker position to be based at the Centre for Education in Stony Plain, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing tiered support to families and students from Early Education to Grade 12 in PSD under the guidance and direction of the Coordinator.

This position includes collaborating with wrap‑around support services with community partners and family supports.

Parkland School Division staff demonstrate the belief that student success is linked to student and family well‑being. The Division Community Support Worker works as an integral part of the Student Supports and Services team. Reporting to the Division Principal of Student Services for overall supervision, this position takes day‑to‑day functional direction from the Division Family Support Coordinator to provide connection and support to identified families who are in need of connections to community services.

The Division Community Support Worker helps families to navigate systems through a supportive, solution‑focused approach in consultation with the Division Family Support Coordinator.

• Assists in providing timely connection to supports and services for identified families who are in need of connections to community supports.
• Coordinates and facilitates parent/student meetings, case conferences, and inter‑agency consultations as needed.
• In partnership with students/families, supports action plans to address the issues identified during the inquiry process.
• Provides referrals, support, guidance, and problem‑solving to parents/guardians of PSD students to address issues related to student and family functioning. Provides parenting skill building, emotional support, and feedback to parents/guardians on caseload.
• Works with schools and families in connecting students to transition supports for students enrolled in specialized programs who are transitioning to adulthood.
• Provides ongoing communication and follow‑up with school staff regarding divisional and community support being provided.
• Supports families in developing their independence in accessing resources, with the goal of transitioning families off caseload.

• Raises awareness and connects schools with community services and resources available to students/families.
• Supports the facilitation of regular learning series for parents/guardians of PSD and Parkland County students on topics related to family functioning (i.e., Strong Families sessions).
• Organizes and facilitates workshops and information sessions for school staff, as requested by the Division Principal – Student Services.

• Works as part of a collaborative team including various professionals in the community and school division.
• Supports the development and maintenance of a network of contacts and community agencies/members and resources to support the needs of students/families.
• In confidence and with appropriate permission of student/families: obtains, provides, or exchanges information with professionals/agencies to gain access to…