Edmonton Catholic Schools is now accepting applications for the position of SOCIAL WORKER, Assessment Support Intervention and Success Team (Existing position) Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school district whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The District is comprised of over 39,000 students and 3,500 employees in 89 schools and other sites. The District requires a Social Worker to participate on the Assessment Support Intervention and Success Team (ASIST) to meet the needs of junior and senior high school students. The team works in collaboration with other community partners including Edmonton Police Services and agencies providing mental health and social services. The job partners with consultants/teachers and works with students identified by School Operation Services as experiencing on-going difficulties achieving success in their registered school. The position is a 10 month, Out of Scope, Level 5, permanent, full-time position with a salary range of $54,612.00 - $68,275.00 to commence September 1, 2015. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct psychosocial assessment of students and families Assessment and intervention/strategy planning skills to determine a service plan to assist students and their families Crisis intervention and prevention, short-term solution-focused guidance and support, and provision of information, liaison and referral to community agencies Facilitate cooperative partnerships between home, school and community agencies Provide ongoing consultation and support to school staff Provide input into Individual Program Plan development Provide sessions on parenting skills and/or link parents to appropriate community resources to assist in establishing effective parenting skills Provide sessions on parenting skills and/or link parents to appropriate community resources to assist in establishing effective parenting skills For further information on this job opportunity please contact Leon Vandendooren, Consultant School of Alternative Education at leon.vandendooren@ecsd.net Please email a letter of interest and resume by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2015 to: Corinne King, Manager, Staffing Human Resource Services resumes@ecsd.net Prior to employment, successful candidates will be required to submit Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check documents. Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers are mandatory Three years directly related experience including working with parents and guardians is essential Experience with Aboriginal families and other cultures would be an asset Knowledge of mental health diagnosis and addiction principles to determine appropriate referrals to support networks Strong organization and teamwork skills with the ability to prioritize multiple demands Excellent interpersonal communication skills Strong, independent and collaborative problem-solving abilities Knowledge and experience with Child and Family Services would be an asset Ability to travel throughout the city is required Information on the District is available through this link: www.ecsd.net We thank all candidates for their interest. Only applicants considered for the position will be contacted. A complete job description is shown below.
JOB IDENTIFICATION: Incumbent: Current Classification Level: 5 Supervisor s Name: Location: Working Title: Social Worker Assessment, Support, Intervention and Success Team Requested Classification Level: Supervisor s Working Title: District Principal Department: Learning Services Enhancement Program: PRIMARY FOCUS/OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY: Provide a brief summary of the job, covering the main responsibilities, the framework within which the job has to operate and the main contribution to the organization. The primary role of the job is to support and empower students to continue their education successfully and provide support to the parents/guardians/families of the students. The job participates as part of the Assessment, Support, Intervention and Success Team (ASIST) to meet the needs of junior and senior high school students. The ASIST team works in collaboration with other community partners including Edmonton Police Services and agencies providing mental health and social services. The job partners with a consultant/teacher and works with students identified by School Operation Services as experiencing on-going difficulties achieving success in their registered school. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Normally a job has four to eight core responsibilities, each of which shows what the job is accountable for, within what framework, and what the added value is. For each responsibility, approximately four major activities should be described. List the core responsibilities in ascending order of importance. 1. Conduct psycho social of students and families to determine the level of service required in each case 2. Establish action plans and implement goals with students to address identified areas using Individualised Program Plans as well as district assessments. 3. Communicate, information pertaining to progress with students, parents, guardians, school staff and other stakeholders through weekly meetings. 4. Participate in student intake and provide counselling services to students, families and staff including referral to appropriate resources, program placement and completion of academic intellectual testing. 5. Provide crisis intervention to students and families including involvement of Children s Services, Edmonton Police Service and Alberta Justice 6. Refer students and families to appropriate programs and supports to address identified needs. 7. Monitor and document impact of supports, as well as provide a year-end summary and recommendations, including program placement if needed. 8. Offer social services, related resources and information to students, families and schools such as student s diagnosis, community resources, counselling, recreation and other supports. 9. Consult with experts to provide support to students with various disorders, conditions and delays 10. Liaise with district specialists, special education staff and community supports to align and collaborate on multidisciplinary approaches to support 11. The job Liaise with schools and families to facilitate increased positive contact through communication and understanding of individual student needs and circumstances. 12. Advocate for students and their families both at a school and in the community. Revised January 2011 2
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Normally a job has four to eight core responsibilities, each of which shows what the job is accountable for, within what framework, and what the added value is. For each responsibility, approximately four major activities should be described. List the core responsibilities in ascending order of importance. 13. Participate in long- and short-term strategic planning for the ASIST program 14. Participate on multi-disciplinary teams to provide a broad range of support to students 15. Maintain professional registration through training development activities including conferences, in-services, workshops, peer support, literature searches and research PROBLEM SOLVING: Describe difficult or challenging situations the position is typically expected to solve; the degree of originality of the solutions; assistance available; and any problems or decisions that must be referred to a supervisor for resolution or approval The job s primary focus is problem solving with the problems often unknown and solutions varied as they relate to a wide range of client needs. The job identifies a problem then must determine alternative solutions. This includes the ability to engage difficult clients. Ability to assess for or provide interim supports to students and families who are waiting for ongoing service providers. Willing and able to make referrals to appropriate delegated agencies (ie. Child and Family Services or Police Services) where deemed necessary. Able to advocate for client services when difficulties regarding accessibility are encountered. Provide and access peer support from other Registered Social Workers within the District. Where appropriate, involve leadership teams, that include consultants, school principals, and School Operation Services in finding solutions. ORGANIZATIONAL DATA: Identify any measurable areas upon which the job has either direct or indirect impact. Measures that may be included are: number of staff supervised, annual operating budget, number and size of projects, clients served or any other significant values. Include examples that indicate the size of the job. Attach a complete Organization Chart that includes supervisor, peers, direct reports and staff. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Identify the jobs and the number of incumbents within each job that report directly to you. Provide a brief summary of each subordinate job s purpose. Job Title Job Responsibilities CONTACTS: Identify internal and/or external contacts such as co-workers, clients, stakeholders and partners. Indicate the nature and purpose of contact (i.e. to deliver information, present data, negotiate contracts, etc.) and frequency (daily, weekly, monthly etc.). Contact Nature and Purpose Frequency Students, parents and families To provide information, counseling, expertise and resolve problems To conduct needs assessment and provide linkages to community resources To mediate and negotiate positive outcomes Revised January 2011 3
School administrators, teachers, consultants and district staff Community resource agencies and other school jurisdictions Network of contacts including Social Workers, counselors, and therapeutic specialists Alberta Children s Services, Alberta Justice, Edmonton Police Services Alberta Education To collaborate on educational support To provide advice and resolve problems To participate in case conferences To provide advice, counseling and to resolve problems To collaborate on support services and initiatives To mediate/negotiate and resolve disputes To provide and obtain information and share best practices To resolve problems To participate in case conferences and collaborative solutions To collaborate on educational support To participate in case conferences To secure additional support for clients Job Qualifications: Include a list of the most important knowledge factors, including knowledge about practical procedures, specialized techniques etc. Outline specific training that is needed to do the work and any occupational certification/registration required for the job. Include a list of competencies (skills and abilities) critical in performing the job. Knowledge & Experience Competencies Degree or diploma in Social Work and registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers Alberta Collage of Social Workers, plus a minimum of three years directly related experience Extensive experience in working with adolescents, families and social service agencies. Knowledge of various community agencies and adolescent development, requirements of special needs students, individual and family therapy, group dynamics, different theories and methods of communication Knowledge of: emotional/behavioural disorders, special needs education, family violence, poverty, suicide prevention, addictions, bereavement and adolescent relationships Working knowledge of cross-cultural competencies and training Knowledge of FOIP Legislation General knowledge of the district/department operations, business, goals and objectives. Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to assess needs of various stakeholders and make appropriate referrals Strong mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to influence decision making Ability to manage crisis situations efficiently and effectively Ability to establish rapport and develop positive working relationships between stakeholders Proven conflict management, negotiation and mediation skills Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide-range of clients Excellent organizational time management skills and the ability to work within crisis situations and the ability to prioritize responses and interventions Strong analytical skills and the ability to anticipate issues and concerns and facilitate proactive responses Strong presentation skills and the ability to relate to a varied audience Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Organizational Chart Revised January 2011 4
Signatures The signatures below indicate that the incumbent, supervisor and principal/director have read, discussed, and agreed that the information accurately reflects the work assigned. Incumbent Supervisor Manager This information is being collected under the authority of Board Governance Policy EL# 5 relating to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and will be used to allocate positions within a classification plan and to manage the Edmonton Catholic School District s human resources program. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services at 780 441-6061. Revised January 2011 5