FTE: Full Time
Term of Employment: Continuing
Salary and Benefits: $27.80 - $32.52 - According to education and experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide enhanced First Nations and M�tis cultural perspectives, awareness and guidance to students, families and school staff.
- Enhance linkages to the First Nations and M�tis community; continue to grow strong community network for support and resources when required.
- Increase the involvement of First Nations and M�tis peoples in the education of their children.
- Provide case coordination for students who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems.
- Promote effective integration of community and school-based services to assist students and their families.
- Work to increase overall First Nation & Metis graduation rates through advising and supporting students and their families while demonstrating positive and healthy attitudes and by being an integral part of the graduation team.
- Provide transportation for students to school, school-based activities and/or any other necessary appointments.
- Participate in and/or conduct home visits to better assess student and family life.
- Initiate referrals of students and their families to other human service agencies; assist other human services agencies in planning and implementing services to students and their families.
- Assist in the development and/or implementation of programs and activities for individuals and groups.
- Track student progress in attendance, engagement, credit attainment, and any other attributes that will contribute to overall student success.
- Consult with the principal of the high school(s) and co-operate with school staff on a regular basis regarding student updates, progress, supports required, and any additional requirements or pertinent information.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or another related field or equivalent would be an asset
- Experience in the delivery of human services such as social work, health care, justice, counselling or community development
- Supervisory training or experience would be an asset
- Valid Driver's License is required
For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Viviana Ruiz Arcand at 306-425-3302, or the Principal, Kristianna Mercredi at 306-425-2255, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.
NLSD is committed to employment equity and building a representative workforce. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking groups, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, M�tis, and Inuit), persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women in underrepresented occupations. Qualified Indigenous candidates may be given preference in accordance with the Division's Employment Equity procedures and objectives.
