Student Home Worker

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBE is seeking a Student Home Worker to oversee daily living and safety for students in the residence. Responsibilities include planning meals, teaching life skills such as cooking and budgeting, and managing house expectations.

The role requires after-hours availability, ability to transport students to activities, and meticulous reporting in the daily log. Flexibility for emergencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in Social Services or related field with one year of experience an asset.
• Ability to speak one of the local dialects is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Significant knowledge of First Nation's cultural traditions and communities.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Valid Class G Driver's License and willingness to obtain Class E or B.
• Willing to provide a driver abstract and vulnerable sector check.
• Able to work shift work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students daily living and safety in the residence.
• Plan meals and teach life skills programming (cooking, budgeting, conflict resolution, self care).
• Be available after hours and provide transportation to activities/appointments.
• Prepare and maintain the daily log and report incidents.
• Work flexibly and handle emergencies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Local dialect proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Social Services or related field (asset)

Job description

The Student Home Worker oversees all aspects of students daily living, while ensuring student safety and well-being at all times.

The Student Home Worker is to provide support to the KOBE students living in the KOBE residence. The worker will provide and plan meals, teach and implement life skills programming such as cooking, budgeting, conflict resolution, self care, and manage student house expectations. The Student Home Worker will be available for students after hours and as needed, transport student to various school activities and appointments. Student Safety is KOBE's top priority so the Student Home Worker must ensure all safety precautions are followed. The Student Home Worker is responsible for document preparation and reporting in the daily log book and reporting all incidents. The Student Home Worker must be self-motivated and a responsible individual and willing and able to work flexible hours and expected to assist beyond working hours for emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Post secondary education in a Social Services or related field with one year of experience an asset
• Ability to speak one of the local dialects is an asset
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Significant knowledge and understanding of First Nation's cultural traditions, issues and communities
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in developing written communications
• Valid Class G Driver's Licenserequired and willingness to obtain Class E or B
• Must be willing to provide a driver abstract and vulnerable sector check
• Able to work effectively with others and ability to work independently
• Able to work shift work