Indigenous Family Support Navigator

School District 46 - Sunshine Coast; Gibsons; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 46 - Sunshine Coast is seeking an Indigenous Family Support Navigator to provide crucial support to Indigenous families and connect them with valuable community resources. The successful candidate will work closely with the District Principal of Indigenous Learning and contribute to student success through outreach and advocacy initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Probationary period of 3 months

Qualifications

• Must identify as First Nations.
• Experience in outreach and addressing health/mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized and therapeutic support to families.
• Connect students and families to community resources.

Skills

Indigenous community advocacy

Experience with intergenerational trauma

Mental health challenges understanding

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

School District #46 has a unique opportunity for the position of Indigenous Family Support Navigator. This 30 hour/week position will work under the direction and support of the District Principal of Indigenous Learning to provide specialized and therapeutic support to families. The main focus of the position is connecting students and families to support, opportunities for engagement, and community resources through the Indigenous Education Support and Student Success programming.

The successful applicant must identify as First Nations and have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work. Experience working in Indigenous community advocacy and outreach, as well as experience working with people with intergenerational trauma and/or neurodevelopmental conditions and/or health/mental health challenges and/or addictions, is required.

For more information, please contact Kerry Mahlman, District Principal of Indigenous Learning, at [e-mail].

The position is included in Local 801 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and includes a comprehensive benefits package after completion of a 3 month probationary period. The starting wage is $51.98/hour. To apply, please submit a full resume including cover letter, transcripts (required), and resume.

We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the unceded lands and waters - the Temíx̱w of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Swiya of the shíshálh Nation, where we learn, collaborate, and journey together.

About Us

The Sunshine Coast is a spectacular region of British Columbia. Located a short 40-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver area, our district is made up of unique communities encompassing 13 schools, providing educational excellence to a population of 3,400 students. Our region has a warm climate, gorgeous shoreline and astounding views of the Salish Sea and the coastal mountains. As a resident of this vibrant community, you will have access to endless outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts scene, cultural activities and occasional glimpses of whales and bears as you travel to work.

School District 46's mission is to support and inspire each student to experience joy and fulfillment in realizing their potential as knowledgeable, confident and contributing citizens of the global community. We are an inclusive learning community engaged in lifelong learning and educational excellence. Come and join our incredible, inspiring team of passionate and dedicated staff.