TASSS YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER

TASSS YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER Education The purposes of this position are : To deliver educational and counseling programs and services within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Executive Director and as directed by the Director of Education through the Manager of Provincial and Special Education.

To develop and deliver the Curve Lake First Nation’s support programs and services for students attending Secondary School To develop and deliver academic tutoring / support, career development and personal counseling programs Secondary students The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into four main functions : Academic Counseling / Tutoring Responsible for monitoring progress for all Curve Lake First Nation students Assisting students with tutoring and provision of any academic assistance as required Assists students in collecting missed work Provide a more culturally comfortable learning environment Communicate with teachers on the progress of Curve Lake students Communicate with students / parents on issues and progress when necessary Attend lessons when necessary Track the progress of students who have expressed special needs Represents CLFN students at TASSS student success meetings Works with the CLFN Youth Support Worker to deliver social / emotional support services for students Work with the CLFN Post-Secondary Officer to assist students in the transition to secondary programs and in the preparation for graduation with the goals for achieving entrance to post-secondary programs Career Development and Counseling Responsible for providing career counseling and identifying / developing career paths with clients at the secondary levels, to include course selection grades 9-12 Responsible for organizing and conducting job search opportunities.

Personal Development and Counseling Responsible for providing personal counseling for students or for making referrals to appropriate agencies or departments Assists students in their transition to new schools and monitors and assists them in their progress Other Maintains CLFN Resource Room Assists in the acquisition of funding and other services on behalf of students and monitors and assists them in the process (i.

• e. school trips, extra-curricular activities, sports and snack program) Performs other such duties as may be reasonably required by the Manager of Provincial and Special Education QUALIFICATIONS : (APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT) EDUCATION : A Post-Secondary Program related to Education / Native Counseling Training In addition to the basic education requirements of the position, it is beneficial if the incumbent possess the following attributes for their position : Understanding of math and literacy skills curriculum for grades 9 12 RATED REQUIREMENTS : Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Familiarity with youth, especially intermediate and secondary students Good knowledge of education and community support services;
• experience in teaching / tutoring and career counseling is recommended Sensitivity to Issues affecting the First Nation Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction;
• good analytical, organizational, and communications skills Good background in research; ability to conceptualize; high-level computer skills Excellent group facilitation skills Ability to work with tact and discretion;

good public relations skills; good project management skills Personal Suitability : Be honest and trustworthy Be respectful Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation Be flexible Demonstrate sound work ethics Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : This is a Full Time Permanent position beginning immediately.

This position has an annual layoff at the end of the school year returning one week before the start of the school year.

Hourly range for this position is $28.20 to $30.70. APPLICATION : Application forms and position descriptions are available at the Reception of the Government Services Building.

Application forms can also be obtained from the Employment Resource Centre or from the Curve Lake First Nation website ( www.

curvelakefirstnation.ca ) under documents. Application package must consist of a completed application form, cover letter, resume, required documentation, addresses and phone number of two most recent employment references (if employed with Curve Lake First Nation previously, references from most recent Supervisor / Manager will be required).

Please submit application package to the Government Services Building Receptionist to the attention of : Agnieszka Mlynarz, Human Resources Assistant Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building Curve Lake, Ontario K0L 1R0 Phone (705) 657-8045 Fax (705) 657-8708 Recruitment@curvelake.

ca Deadline for Applications : Friday April 12 th , 2024 @ 12 : 00pm (noon) Please ensure application is date stamped by the Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist.

While only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, not necessarily all qualified applicants will be offered an interview.

While Curve Lake First Nation appreciates all applications, as outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Management Manual, applicants will be considered in the following priority : Level I : Internal Applicant, Level II : Any First Nation Member Applicants (s.

16(1) CHRA), and Level III : Any Applicants. The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) prior to commencing work. Powered by JazzHR