Student Support Worker

Matawa First Nations - 2 Jobs

Armstrong Station, ON

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Job Details:

Full-time

Student

Employment Opportunity

Full-Time Student Support Worker

Summary:

The Aroland First Nation invites applications for a full-time Student Support Worker position in the

Aroland Education Department. The Student Support Worker supports the academic, physical,

emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of students as they move toward the successful completion

of their education and continue onto their pathways to high school, work, training or post-secondary

education. The Student Support Worker is responsible for liaising between Aroland First Nation and

its students and school, police services, community groups, organizations, and volunteer

opportunities. The Student Support Worker will interact with the students' parents/caregivers, Aroland

Education Dept, Johnny Therriault School, Geraldton Composite High School, and other parties in

ensuring students are safe and their needs are met.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and monitor student's attendance, academic progress, and behaviour patterns
Facilitate support for student's academic needs
Support and promote language and traditions practised by the student and their family
Implement and plan student case conferences
Facilitate relevant meetings (between student's parents and school staff)
Act as a student's primary contact for parents/guardians, and keep them up-to-date on academic progress, attendance, community involvement, extracurricular activities and incidences etc
Collaborate with school staff to plan and support extracurricular activities, including cultural activities
Communicate with organizations representing youth to support the needs of Aroland First Nation students
Encourage students to participate in regional and territorial programs
Ensure students are aware of available activities, supports and programs
Provide job-related reports for this position as required, including interim and activity reports
Keep statistics and student data related to educational attachment
Model and promote healthy living and healthy/safe choices
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A valid Ontario Driver's License
Knowledge of First Nations education
Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for program development and implementation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Minimum College Diploma, on-going or complete in any of the following areas; Social Services, Youth Services, Recreation, Education or equivalent

Applications: Must include the following (no omissions)