EDUCATIONAL LIAISON

CASUAL (varied hours), 12 MONTH CONTRACT

We are currently seeking a skilled and committed individual to join our team as an Educational Liaison. This position will include advocating for and coordinating supports for the educational needs of children and youth involved with child welfare and will involve the recruitment, and supervision/oversight of the Education Mentors. This is a casual position outside of the Bargaining Unit.

Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, however, this position involves varied casual hours that may occur outside of regular office hours. This is a hybrid position with most work being completed remotely, or in schools.  Attendance in office may be required from time to time.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree, and an Ontario Teaching Certificate with knowledge of the Educational Act and special education services;
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership within an education setting;
• Management experience within educational administration an asset;
• Knowledge of Child Welfare an asset;
• Demonstrated support of children and youth with special educational needs,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports, computer literate, and the ability to meet deadlines and other administrative requirements;
• Knowledge of the Joint Protocol for Student Achievement (JPSA) as asset;
• Sensitivity to and awareness of issues facing First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM), Black, and 2SLGBTQ+ students;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Anti-Oppressive Practice; and
• A valid G driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

Qualified applicants should submit their resumes to:

Family & Children’s Services St. Thomas and Elgin

Attention: Shelley Wright

E-mail: swright@caselgin.on.ca

“Family and Children’s Services of St. Thomas and Elgin is committed to a barrier-free, respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those applicants with disabilities. Please inform Human Resources in advance should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment and selection process.”

Thank you for your interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 This is an existing position.

Family and Children’s Services of St. Thomas and Elgin may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process at present.