School Connections Works

We are now accepting applications for a School Connections Worker to work as part of a team providing service to students at St. Joseph's Collegiate located in Brooks, Alberta. This position is connected to Complexity Funding and runs concurrent with the school calendar. This is a full-time position with benefits averaging 36 hours per week for the school year 2026-2027 with a possibility of extension. The School Connections Worker will collaborate closely with school teams, parents, and community partners to support at-risk students in achieving academic and personal success. This role focuses on fostering school connectedness through proactive engagement, mentoring, skills-based group facilitation, and oversight of therapeutic in-school suspension programs. Qualifications And Requirements Diploma in the field of human services, mental health or a related discipline. Practical experience in the mental health field, including supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs. Demonstrated experience in engaging and supporting youth and their families. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. As a publicly funded Catholic School District, our schools and job locations are infused with the Catholic Faith. The successful candidate will demonstrate a respectful and sympathetic sensitivity to the Catholic beliefs and practices of the students and staff. The School Division expresses appreciation to all those who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The School Connections Worker supports at-risk students through proactive engagement, mentoring, and skills-based group facilitation. The role involves collaborating with school teams, parents, and community partners while overseeing therapeutic in-school suspension programs.

Candidates must hold a diploma in human services, mental health, or a related field with practical experience supporting students' social and emotional needs. Sensitivity to Catholic beliefs and practices is required as the position is within a Catholic School District.

• Benefits

• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Youth Engagement
• Mentoring
• Group Facilitation
• Crisis Intervention
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Behavioral Support
• Mental Health Support
• Case Management

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

36 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level