Temporary Outreach Worker II - Nipawin & Area
Applications are invited for a Temporary Full Time Outreach Worker II (8 hrs./day - 12 month) with duties to commence December 28th, 2026 and concluding December 17th, 2027.
Application Deadline - Oct 9th @ 12 noon
Purpose of Position
The Outreach Worker II serves as a role model for at-risk students, to enhance their opportunities for success at school. As part of school-based and divisional teams, the Outreach Worker II plays a capacity-building role in working with parents and the community. Covering Arborfield, Carrot River, White Fox and Choiceland Schools.
Duties:
Without restricting the generality of the purpose above, the Outreach Worker II shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:
- Participate as an active member of the Student Support Services team in carrying out the NESD vision and mission.
- Respond to student needs as outlined in the NESD Response to Instruction (RtI) service delivery model
- Provide liaison services between families and the learning program of the school through frequent home visits and maintaining clear, up-to-date knowledge of the home situations
- Assist students by: supportive listening, providing information, guidance in basic problem-solving, referrals to counselling consultant and/or other outside agencies
- Assist students to discuss difficult issues with school personnel
- Collaborate with members of the school-based team and outside agencies
- Work to ensure that parents and community members are aware of school activities and events and encourage their active participation
- Act as a liaison between First Nations students, their families and school personnel
- Provide enhanced multi-cultural perspectives, awareness and guidance to students, families and school personnel
- Enhance linkages to the First Nations community
- Assist new students and parents in becoming part of the school community
- Work in partnership with community and human service agencies to identify student needs and develop services and programs to respond to those needs
- Coordinate the nutrition program in the schools including budget or available grants
- Assist in the development and/or implementation of preventative programming (ie: during school hours, before and after school, evening, weekend and summer programs)
- Record interventions with students according to current division procedures
- Provide supportive services following traumatic events as directed by the Coordinator of Integrated School Services
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of applicable NESD operational policies & procedures
- Be willing to engage in life-long learning with respect to training and professional development
- Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environment
- Deal tactfully with staff, students, parents and the public Performs additional duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Integrated School Services
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnel
- Ability to manage high stress situations.
- Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude and work ethic
- Ability to successfully contribute as part of a case management team.
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time.
- Ability to plan for program improvement based on data, in-service, and feedback. Effective organizational and record keeping skills
Qualifications
- A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent
- A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of the First Nations community and First Nations culture
- Knowledge of the best practices for healthy child development
- Knowledge of best practices in the areas of safe schools, student discipline and behavior
- Possess a current and valid Driver's License
- Experience in the delivery of human services
- Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division
Pay Range: $31.98 - $35.90/hour
Inquiries:
Trevor Norum, Coordinator of Integrated Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 306-752-1229