Alternative Secondary School Program Support Worker

Indian Youth Friendship Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an ASSP Support Worker to assist with coordination, delivery and administration of the Alternative Secondary School Program(s). You will provide quality educational activities for youth, partner with school boards and stakeholders, and promote learning to help students achieve their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

The role requires a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to engage urban Indigenous youth and may involve evenings or

Qualifications

• Preferred College/University degree or equivalent in Social Services.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in education or social services.
• Knowledge of education system and related statutes.
• Indigenous culture knowledge; northern environment awareness is a plus.
• Ability to gather data and draft reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination, delivery and administration of ASSP.
• Provide quality educational activities and services to youth.
• Partner with Lakehead District School Board and stakeholders.
• Use trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to engage urban Indigenous students.
• Promote learning and support Ontario Secondary School Diploma goals.

Skills

Group facilitation

Team building

Decision-making

Problem solving

Initiative

Self-motivation

Work with minimal supervision

Workshop facilitation

Education workshops

Microsoft Office

Data management

Time management

Verbal and listening communication

Flexible hours (evenings/weekends)

Education

College/University degree in Social Services or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (including database apps)

Job description

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

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.

Deadline Date: Friday September 4, 2026

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