Yukon School Wellness Specialist – First Nations Community

Yukon Government; Ross River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Government is seeking a School Wellness Specialist for Ross River School to collaborate with the Kaska Dena First Nation and school staff to provide direct supports, assessments and consultations for students, families and staff.

The role emphasizes restorative practices, culturally grounded supports and community partnership to improve educational outcomes. This term position runs until March 31, 2029, with eligibility for future term roles.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in social work or equivalent.
• Experience providing social work-related services across assessments, consultations, case management, counselling, crisis intervention or referrals.
• Experience offering social and emotional support to children and youth.
• Training in restorative practices, critical incident stress response/debriefing or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supports and consultation to students, families and staff at Ross River School.
• Collaborate with the Kaska Dena First Nation and school staff to identify learner concerns and provide supportive services.
• Partner with First Nation and community service providers to localize supports grounded in Kaska First Nation ways.

Skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary degree in social work or equivalent

Job description

Yukon Government is seeking a School Wellness Specialist for Ross River School to collaborate with the Kaska Dena First Nation and school staff to provide direct supports, assessments and consultations for students, families and staff.

The role emphasizes restorative practices, culturally grounded supports and community partnership to improve educational outcomes. This term position runs until March 31, 2029, with eligibility for future term roles.