Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on!
McKitrick and Connaught School
Connaught Elementary School and McKitrick Community School are seeking a compassionate, relationship-focused Social Worker to support students and families through a shared Family Support Model. This unique position is designed to strengthen the connection between home, school, and community by providing direct support to families experiencing challenges related to trauma, poverty, mental health concerns, complex life circumstances, and systemic barriers.
Purpose of the Position
The Family Support Social Worker will serve as a bridge between home, school, and community services. Through relationship-building, advocacy, counselling, and service coordination, the successful candidate will help families access supports that strengthen their ability to meet their children's social, emotional, behavioral, and educational need. This position is 50% a contract at 0.50 FTE with flexible day and evening hours effective the 2026/2027 school year.
Key Responsibilities
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Build trusting and supportive relationships with families and caregivers.
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Provide direct family counselling, consultation, and short-term supportive interventions.
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Conduct family needs assessments and collaboratively develop support plans.
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Connect families with community resources and services, including mental health supports, housing services, food security programs, financial assistance, parenting supports, health services, and other community agencies.
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Facilitate referrals and assist families in navigating complex social, health, and community support systems.
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Coordinate appointments and connections with community agencies and service providers to address identified family needs.
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Advocate for families experiencing barriers to accessing services and supports.
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Work collaboratively with school staff to improve communication and strengthen partnerships between home and school.
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Participate in collaborative planning meetings focused on supporting students and families.
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Attend and support monthly Family Engagement Nights at the schools.
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Help identify and address barriers impacting student attendance, engagement, regulation, and learning.
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Promote a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach in all interactions.
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Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and case notes in accordance with professional standards and privacy legislation.
Qualifications
- Experience facilitating family engagement initiatives and community partnerships.
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Experience providing family counselling and case management supports.
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Knowledge of local community resources and service networks.
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Experience working in school, community, or family-support settings.
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across two school communities.
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Strong communication, collaboration, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
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Understanding of the impacts of poverty, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and systemic barriers on children and families.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practices.
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Experience working with children, youth, and families.
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Eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW).
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW).
For further information, please contact Troy Doucette at [email protected]
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply prior to 12:00 noon, July 21, 2026.
Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.
