SchoolsPlus Facilitator assigned to the Lockview Family of Schools (Holland Road, Georges P Vanier

Details:

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 136 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers:

· Attractive schedules offering work/life balance

· Competitive compensation and time off

· Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer

· Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer

· Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development

· Employee and Family Assistant Programs

The SchoolsPlus Facilitator shall be responsible for the implementation of a collaborative and integrated model of service delivery in an effort to identify and connect students and families to comprehensive services and supports. The SchoolsPlus Facilitator works with the SchoolsPlus Leader to bring together multi-sector partners to develop and implement programs and initiatives to meet the needs of school communities; to coordinate services provided by multiple agencies and government departments for students and families at-risk; to supervise a team of Community Outreach Workers; and leading and championing positive ongoing communication with school administration, staff, and a broad range of government and community partners. The SchoolsPlus Facilitator will monitor the progress of students served by the program. Consistent with Halifax Regional Centre for Education and provincial policies, the SchoolsPlus Facilitator will work within an established accountability framework to ensure a high level of support and supervision is provided to the SchoolsPlus schools. Working collaboratively with Principals and other staff, the Assistant Leader reports directly to the SchoolsPlus Leader.

Qualifications:

(a) A Masters Degree in Social Work preferred or equivalent such as a Bachelors Degree in Social Work with relevant experience;

(b) Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers;

(c) Minimum of three (3) years experience managing complex social work cases and facilitating interagency collaboration, preferably serving children and families;

(d) Experience supervising staff;

(e) Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

Rate of Pay:

This is a 12-month per year position with a starting annual salary of $74.984.00. The annual salary for term positions less than a year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Hours of Work:

Seven (7) hours per day (excluding lunch) totalling 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.