Temporary Family School Liaison Worker; FSLW

Position: Full-Time Temporary Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW)
Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW)
The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students' social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families, students, educators, and the community. The responsibilities are organized around four main elements:

Facilitate a Relationship Between School and Family

Connect with parents/guardians and identify family needs

Support parents/guardians in providing a stable and healthy environment for their family

Collaborate on attendance concerns

Support positive relationships between home and school

Connect families to outside agencies and resources

Identify barriers to accessing services

Make referrals and assist with navigating community systems

Advocate for student/family needs within schools and the community

Provide individual and group support for students

Be a safe person for students to talk to

Provide short‑term solution‑focused counselling to support school success

Offer skill‑building groups to address student needs

Provide classroom intervention/debriefing as needed

Act as a valuable resource for students, families, and school staff

Be a visible and supportive member of the school community

Contribute as a member of the Comprehensive School Health Team

Share information on topics such as mental health, healthy relationships, coping skills, emotional regulation, and trauma‑informed practice

Be a key member of risk assessment and crisis response teams

Details of Position

Full‑time position (37.5 hours per week)

Working hours:

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (with flexibility to work outside these hours as required)

Summer off – position spans 10 months of the school year, with all school holidays off (Winter break, February break, and Spring break)

Salary & Benefits

Bachelor's Degree – $64,300 – $78,200 (starting place on the grid will be determined by experience)

Master's Degree – $66,700 – $80,900 (starting place on the grid will be determined by experience)

Full healthcare benefits, including extended health, dental, life, and disability that start upon commencement of employment. The Division covers 100% of the total monthly benefits premium for the Alberta School Employees Benefit Plan (ASEBP) and 85% of dental premiums.

Generous health spending account / health & wellness account

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Social Work and registered to practice in Alberta

Ability to make key judgments and informed decisions for successful outcomes

Strong teamwork skills, organizational ability, prioritization of multiple demands, excellent interpersonal skills, time management, flexibility, and initiative

Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced school environment

Current criminal record check (with Vulnerable Sector) and child intervention check

ASIST or similar suicide intervention training (current)

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Experience

Experience working with children and/or youth, families, and community service providers

Previous school‑based experience and knowledge of local resources is an asset

A strong understanding of counselling theory and ability to design therapeutic interventions based on presenting needs

Threat‑risk assessment training would be an asset

Completion of the Brain Story or other relevant trauma‑informed, resiliency‑based training would be beneficial

Knowledge of software applications relevant to the position:
Google platform, MS Office, Adobe forms

Knowledge and understanding of the Division vision, structure, policies, and procedures

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