Indigenous Community Outreach Worker

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is seeking an Indigenous Community Outreach Worker to support Indigenous students across Kamloops, Chase, Clearwater, Barriere and surrounding communities.

The role requires engagement with students, families and community partners to promote attendance and success. Responsibilities include coordinating with counsellors, arranging referrals, and participating in school-based teams; evenings and weekend work may be required to meet youth needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support for the implementation of programs aimed at developing educational, social, emotional and behavioural needs of Indigenous students.
• Observes, monitors, records, and provides feedback in areas identified as specific program goals.
• Tracks students' progress, performance, and attendance as required to the appropriate teachers, counsellors, parents, and bands.
• Arranges for parental consent for the passing of information to bands as required.
• Consults with counsellors concerning priority students and assists in the student and family's reengagement with the school community and their educational program.
• Facilitates referrals to community support services, agencies, and District alternative programs as required.

Education

Grade 12 supplemented by post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER

2026/2027

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 immediately to June 30, 2027.

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 of the Indigenous Community Outreach Worker include:

• Provide assistance and support for the implementation of programs aimed at developing educational, social, emotional and behavioural needs of Indigenous students.
• Observes, monitors, records, and provides feedback in areas identified as specific program goals.
• Tracks students' progress, performance, and attendance as required to the appropriate teachers, counsellors, parents, and bands.
• Arranges for parental consent for the passing of information to bands as required.
• Consults with counsellors concerning priority students and assists in the student and family's reengagement with the school community and their educational program.
• Facilitates referrals to community support services, agencies, and District alternative programs as required, as determined by the school-based team and Indigenous Education Department Principal/Vice-Principal.
• Supervision of students when working with them.
• May participate in field trips and class activities/outings.
• Participates in home visits as determined by the District Principal and Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education.
• Assists with implementation/reinforcement of behavioural expectations and appropriate conduct and provides 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.

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 priority 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 Driver’s license.

Deadline: Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 12 PM

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, [e-mail]

John Wiedrick, Associate Superintendent - Human Resources

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

1383 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7

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