Bulletin #3 - Indigenous Community Outreach Worker

Kamloops-Thompson; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in Thompson-Nicola seeks an Indigenous Community Outreach Worker to support Indigenous students in Kamloops and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include engaging with students and communities, monitoring educational progress, and providing emotional support. Required qualifications include Grade 12 and relevant experience with high-needs youth. This full-time position offers a monthly salary range of $66,532 to $109,520.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-secondary education in a related field such as Child/Youth care.
• Two years of proven work experience with children having severe social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit history and contemporary issues.

Responsibilities

• Support students on flexible learning plans due to COVID-19.
• Track student progress and attendance.
• Facilitate referrals to community support services.

Skills

CCNP

LAN

Logistics & Procurement

IT Software

Back Office Support

Education

Grade 12 plus one year post-secondary education in related field

Job description

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER

2025 / 2026

1.0 FTE Term Certain

The Kamloops-Thompson School District is looking for energetic youth Community Outreach Workers that will provide services to Indigenous students living in Kamloops Chase Clearwater Barriere and the surrounding communities within the school district. The successful applicant will serve the Kamloops Chase or North Thompson areas. This position is effective September 1 2025 to June 30 2026.

Reporting to the District Principal-Indigenous Education the Indigenous Community Outreach Worker is responsible for engaging with students community groups agencies organizations and service providers with the purpose to support student attendance and student success. This successful applicant will be required to work flexible hours which include evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the youth and program.

This position will be filled by competition.

Responsibilities

• Support students who have been placed on flexible learning plans due to COVID-19.
• Provide assistance and support for the implementation of programs aimed at developing educational social emotional and behavioural needs of Indigenous students.
• Observe, monitor, and provide feedback in areas identified as specific program goals.
• Track students progress, performance, and attendance as required to the appropriate teachers, counsellors, parents and bands.
• Arrange for parental consent for the passing of information to bands as required.
• Consult with counsellors concerning at risk students and assist with career preparation guidance and career counselling under teachers direction.
• Facilitate referrals to community support services, agencies, and District alternative programs as required as determined by the school-based team.
• Supervision of students when working with them.
• May participate in field trips and class activities / outings.
• Participates in home visits as determined by the Principal.
• Assist with implementation / reinforcement of behavioural expectations and appropriate conduct and provide positive behaviour / redirection as outlined in the school plan.
• Participates in school based team and other consultative meetings as requested.
• Promotes cross cultural awareness and acts as a positive role model and advocate for Indigenous students in various areas including but not limited to career / life planning and transitions.
• Promotes cross cultural awareness and acts as a positive role model and advocate for Indigenous students in various areas including but not limited to career / life planning and transitions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year post-secondary education in a related field such as Child / Youth care worker.
• Two (2) years of proven previous work experience involving children with severe social emotional and behavioural needs.
• Demonstrated experience with elementary and secondary students.
• Knowledge of First Nations Metis and Inuit history culture values knowledge of the historical and contemporary issues facing Indigenous families and communities.
• Valid BC Drivers license.

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s) regardless of the gender age sexual orientation religion racial origin marital status and / or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick

Letters of application complete with resumes and the names of at least three references must be submitted to :

John Wiedrick Associate Superintendent - Human Resources

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

1383 9th Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7

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Salary

Monthly Salary: 66,532 - 109,520

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Key Skills

• CCNP
• LAN
• Logistics & Procurement
• IT Software
• Back Office Support