Alternative Secondary School Program Support Worker

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an Alternative Secondary School Program Support Worker to assist with coordination, delivery and administration of ASSP for urban Indigenous youth, in partnership with Lakehead District School Board.

You will use a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach to promote youth engagement and help students achieve the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, including some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires college diploma or university degree in Social Services or equivalent, with 3+ years in educational or social services environment.
• Knowledge of the education system and related statutes.
• Experience with Indigenous culture and communities; northern context is a plus.
• Ability to gather data and draft reports and documents.
• Experience in community service delivery, coordination, and administration.
• Strong facilitation, teamwork and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated with capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan and facilitate educational workshops and services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Excellent case and file management, stress and time management.
• Strong verbal and listening communication skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination, delivery and administration of ASSP.
• Provide quality educational activities and services to youth.
• Collaborate with Lakehead District School Board and stakeholders.
• Utilize strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach.
• Promote youth engagement and learning for Indigenous students.
• Support students toward Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Skills

Data gathering

Report drafting

Group facilitation

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Youth engagement

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Flexible hours

CPIC clearance

Education

Social Services degree/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

The Alternative Secondary School Program Support Worker is responsible for assisting with the coordination, delivery and administration of the Alternative Secondary School Program(s) (ASSP), which includes the provision of quality educational activities and services to youth. The ASSP Support Worker will work in partnership with the Lakehead District School Board and other stakeholders, and will utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach that promotes youth engagement and learning of urban Indigenous students, which ultimately supports their efforts in achieving their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Community College, University Degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of 3 years work experience in an educational or social services environment.
• Knowledge of the education system, secondary education partners, and other related federal and provincial statutes.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Ability to gather data and draft reports and documents.
• Experience in community service delivery, coordination, and administration.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Self‑motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team‑oriented setting.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational workshops and services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage youth to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Salary: $53,500 per annum

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

See our website for more information: www.tbifc.ca/get-involved/