Indigenous Community Outreach Worker

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER

2025/2026

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 2026.

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:

Support students who have been placed on flexible learning plans due to COVID-19.

Provides 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 at risk students and assists with career preparation guidance and career counselling under teachers direction.

Facilitates referrals to community support services agencies and District alternative programs as required as determined by the school-based team.

Supervision of students when working with them.

May participate in field trips and class activities/outings.

Participates in home visits as determined by the Principal.

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 severe 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 Drivers license.

Deadline: Thursday January 22 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