Indigenous Education Support Worker
- BC, Canada
- East Kootenay A, BC, Canada
WAGE RATE: As per C.U.P.E Local 4165 Agreement $30.75 · Full-time
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POSTING: 4051400 R5
JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to provide direct and indirect support to teachers, administrators, parents, students, and communities, and to provide an Indigenous perspective to schools. The employee works in cooperation with Indigenous communities, the Director responsible for Indigenous Education, the School-Based Team, and other agencies and Ministries. The Indigenous Support Worker works with children of Indigenous ancestry and is responsible to the Indigenous Education Leadership and the designated school Principal.
POSITION: PERMANENT
HOURS OF WORK: 35/hrs week
LOCATION: Cranbrook
WAGE RATE: As per C.U.P.E Local 4165 Agreement $30.75
Qualifications Required
Must Have The Ability To
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca
JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to provide direct and indirect support to teachers, administrators, parents, students, and communities, and to provide an Indigenous perspective to schools. The employee works in cooperation with Indigenous communities, the Director responsible for Indigenous Education, the School-Based Team, and other agencies and Ministries. The Indigenous Support Worker works with children of Indigenous ancestry and is responsible to the Indigenous Education Leadership and the designated school Principal.
POSITION: PERMANENT
HOURS OF WORK: 35/hrs week
LOCATION: Cranbrook
WAGE RATE: As per C.U.P.E Local 4165 Agreement $30.75
Qualifications Required
- Valid British Columbia Driver’s License
- A diploma/degree from a recognized course of study at an accredited institute in counselling, adolescent psychology, child and youth work relevant to understanding and working with students of Indigenous ancestry.
- A course(s) at a recognized post-secondary course or program in Indigenous studies including a thorough understanding of Canadian history and education of Indigenous peoples.
- Minimum of one year experience working directly with children and families both in an educational setting and/or in an Indigenous community or organization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must Have The Ability To
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Understands the history, needs, values, beliefs, worldviews and perspectives of Indigenous students, youth, families, and communities from which students come.
- Be self-directed, flexible and work independently.
- Solve problems and deal with conflict related to the position positively and productively.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Serve as a role model for students.
- Perform routine clerical tasks, including maintaining and using a computer database.
- Work cross-culturally (Canada, Ktunaxa, Metis, Cree, etc).
- Advocate effectively and respectfully.
- Execute and understand functional numeracy for budgeting purposes.
- Provide long- and short-term support to Indigenous students and their families, acting as a liaison between the school, the home, Indigenous communities, and agencies.
- Consult with and refer Indigenous students and families to community support agencies.
- Develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate culturally appropriate strategies and programs that support and improve Indigenous student success at the home, school and/or community level.
- Attend school-based team meetings, crisis intervention team meetings and/or case management and interministerial meetings as required.
- Collate and collect data related to services provided to Indigenous students to support accountability measures, including supporting the Student Services Department with student data required for audit.
- Facilitate and collaborate with Elders and other Community Knowledge Holders to provide student support.
- Support the school-to-school, including post-secondary transitions of Indigenous students.
- Support and maintain cultural safety for Indigenous students, families and community members.
- Support and enhance classrooms in all grades and subject areas through the inclusion of Indigenous worldviews and perspectives.
- Support the SD5 Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement and Local Education Agreement goals and objectives.
- Provide transportation to students and/or parents as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with the Youth Care Worker while supporting all students under the Indigenous Education Support Services.
- Coordination with Food Security Programs, which are provided to students through community agencies.
- Provide and maintain an Indigenous Gathering Space.
- Undertake additional on-the-job training, e.g., non-violent crisis intervention.
- Contact parents/guardians of Indigenous students annually to obtain permission to provide Ministry-approved support services in language and culture, as well as other Indigenous support services.
- Participate in school and District committees as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect support to Indigenous students and families, connecting schools with homes, Indigenous communities, and support agencies. Develop culturally appropriate programs, promote Indigenous perspectives and cultural safety in schools, support student transitions and success, and coordinate related services and data collection.
Requirements
Requires a valid British Columbia driver's licence, a relevant diploma or degree in counselling, adolescent psychology, or child and youth work, and post-secondary coursework in Indigenous studies. Candidates need at least one year of relevant experience working with children and families, along with strong communication, cross-cultural collaboration, advocacy, confidentiality, and problem-solving abilities; preference is given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry.
Skills
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Student Advocacy
- Family and Community Liaison
- Culturally Appropriate Program Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Confidentiality
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Database Use
- Functional Numeracy
- Indigenous Cultural Safety
- Student Support
- Community Collaboration
- Transportation Coordination
- Clerical Skills
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Hiring contact
Amanda Skene
Hiring contact email
amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca
Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Indigenous Education
- Indigenous Students
- Indigenous Communities
- Cultural Safety
- Indigenous Worldviews
- Indigenous Studies
- Canadian History
- Counselling
- Adolescent Psychology
- Child and Youth Work
- Student Support Services
- Family Support
- Community Liaison
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Interministerial Meetings
- Student Data
- Audit Support
- Elders
- Community Knowledge Holders
- Post-Secondary Transitions
- Food Security Programs
- Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement
- Local Education Agreement
- Database
- Budgeting
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention