Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a continuing, part-time (17.5 hrs/wk) Community and Youth Outreach Worker position at RVS Community Learning Centre (CLC) - Cochrane starting immediately.
RVS Community Learning Centre - Cochrane Campus, located in the Town of Cochrane, serves students from grades 9-12. Information regarding this school may be found at https://rvsclc.rockyview.ab.ca/.
The successful candidate will have a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with established RVS procedures.
The Community and Youth Outreach Worker works collaboratively with the Learning Support Team, administration, and school counselors in schools throughout Rocky View Schools (RVS) to support students one-on-one as well as in group settings. The Community and Youth Outreach Worker advocates for identified student needs and connects students and their families with sustainable community supports.
Responsibilities
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Assists schools in the development and delivery of proactive and preventative universal, targeted, and specialized programming in areas of mental health promotion, healthy living, positive life choices, cultural identity, and positive social environments
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Advocates for, and provides referral support to, identified students and their families
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Participates and contributes to students’ learning plans and overall success
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Identifies and brings forward student needs to school and divisional learning support teams
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Connects students with housing, health, and social services (arranges internal and external referrals).
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Liaises and builds relationships with community agencies in order to help students transition to outside services.
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Assists students in reconnecting and strengthening connections with their families
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Collaborates with the school to organize activities for youth to identify and support their educational/career aspirations and develop life skills
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Develops, maintains, and disseminates information via various medium to promote student mental health.
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Conducts home visits in the outreach component of the role as directed
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Gathers and presents program statistics and other pertinent information in monthly and annual reports as required
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Establishes and maintains networks with local agencies, parents, and school representatives, in order to provide support and resources to students in RVS
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Assists youth in connecting to beneficial, affordable, and sustainable community resources
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Occasionally transports students between locations in personal vehicle as directed
Skills/Attributes
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Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
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Working knowledge of community resources within the division and surrounding communities
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Strong knowledge and understanding of maintaining confidential practices
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Culturally sensitive and inclusive
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Understanding the needs of high-risk youth and homelessness issues
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Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Education/Experience
Post-secondary degree or certificate in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a related field
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Two or more years’ experience supporting vulnerable youth and their families
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Valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle License
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Training and/or experience in risk assessment, mediation, suicide prevention/intervention, threat risk assessment, crisis counselling, trauma informed practice, and advocacy are considered assets
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1-3 years’ supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset
Rocky View Schools Benefits
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Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
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Professional development and training opportunities
Pre-employment Requirements
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The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
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Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada.
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Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application.
Other Requirements
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Vehicle liability insurance appropriate for occasional business use including $2,000,000 per occurrence
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through http://rockyview.simplication.com/. Applications must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and a professional letter of reference/updated references.
Please submit your application quoting job code #4062527 by September 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm MST.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
