Social Worker - Van Bien Elementary School - FTE Community Schools Coordinator - Continui

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Social Worker - Van Bien Elementary School - 0.6

FTE -- Community Schools Coordinator - Continuing Contract is required by School District No. 57 (Prince George) effective September 1, 2025. The primary role of the coordinator is to enhance the educational, social and cultural functioning of ‘at risk’ students. The coordinator will help children achieve greater balance in their lives by considering the physical, emotional, and mental needs of the children.

The coordinator is responsible for carrying out the duties under the direction of the school Principal/Vice Principal. The Community School Coordinator will collaborate with school staff, students, parents, and community members to develop, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate community school programs and services.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certificates & Diplomas (Bachelor of Social Work)
• Transcripts
• 3 current professional references and their email addresses
• By applications, candidates give permission to School District No. 57 to contact any references or any past or present employers named in the application

• Knowledge of concepts of community education
• Knowledge and skill to analyze and support children in crisis
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to access resources and needs within the community
• Ability to work independently
• Participation in ongoing professional development
• Skills in conflict resolution, group processes and public speaking
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, students, parents, community residents, agencies, businesses, and service professionals

• Become familiar with demographics and cultural makeup of the school
• Become familiar with services, facilities, and community resources within the catchment area
• Review past records that outline successful programming (by researching documentation and discussion with stakeholders)

• Act as the primary staff person for the local governing body in managing all organizational matters
• Support the local governing body in promoting the Community Education concept and Community School model among school staff, neighborhood residents, community agencies, businesses, and local politicians
• Liaise between the various governmental bodies
• Provide leadership to all aspects of the Community School operation, including:
• Coordinating the integration of community resources and services
• Developing partnerships with community organizations and businesses
• Facilitating fundraising and grant submissions
• Supporting staff and volunteer involvement
• Developing programs and services to meet local needs
• Coordinating community use of facilities

Provide support to students and/or parents when appropriate. This support may include but is not exclusive to the following:

• Self‑esteem building
• Anger management
• Social skills
• Parenting skills
• Drug and alcohol prevention education
• Transitioning to high school assistance
• Nutrition and health
• Cultural awareness / increasing cultural pride and identity
• Developing, supervising, assisting and evaluating Community School programs and services
• Promoting the Community School concept in the community
• Developing proposals for grants and funding as required
• Managing budget under the direction of the school Principal/Vice-Principal
• Implementing and supporting the development of Community School policies
• Drafting reports as required
• Recruiting volunteers and facilitators such as Parents, RCMP, Red Cross, Public Library, HRDC, Coaches, etc.
• Coordinating food and clothing donation pick up and distribution
• Liaising between parents, students, and the school Principal/Vice-Principal
• Parent room
• SBT, SSST
• Staff meetings
• School ground circulation (recess, lunch)
• PAC meetings
• Consult with parents to inform them of services offered by the school district and outside agencies and assist them to access these services if necessary
• Coordinate special events

• Bachelor of Social Work degree

• Minimum of two years of Social Work or other related work experience with…