Student Support Worker - Term

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•South Shore Regional Centre fo, NS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports learning and success for its students. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly those of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, African ancestry, and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. This role focuses on supporting Indigenous learners within the educational system.

Requirements

A person identifying as Indigenous.
A specified minimum level of formal education.
Experience working with and knowledge of educational and societal issues as they relate to diverse learners with a focus on Indigenous learners.
Certain personal qualities and technical skills.
Grade 12 Academic, plus 3-5 years’ experience working with youth; or NSCC Certificate or Diploma in Human Services, Community Service or Youth Worker Program, or Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences or Social Work.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of educational and societal issues as they relate to Indigenous learners.
Demonstrate skills in mediation and conflict resolution.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team involving students, teachers, parents/guardians, support agencies, and the surrounding communities.
Have the ability to work and to follow through with assigned tasks independently.
Have the willingness to attend community meetings.
Have the ability and desire to engage in continuing education and skills upgrading.
Have the ability to utilize current technology.
Have the ability to maintain confidentiality as the norm in all issues related to student, parents, and school.
Have the ability to provide an atmosphere of respect by applying the principles of Race Relations, Cross-Cultural Understanding and Human Rights.
Have the ability to monitor, assess, evaluate and report on the progress of Indigenous youth.
Satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check (within the last 3 months).

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s licence and a vehicle or access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Monitoring student attendance (punctuality, truancy, illness) and relaying relevant information to the home.
Acting as a positive role model with respect to professionalism and involvement with students in school and community activities.
Assisting students with developing organizational and study skills.
Working closely with students to develop strategies to enhance self-esteem and success in school in a variety of settings.
In collaboration with staff, assisting students and parents with educational goal setting by exploring appropriate course selections and paths for successful school completion, as well as post-secondary career and education options.
In consultation with the principal, establishing links with feeder/receiving schools to provide smooth transitions for students.
Working with and encouraging students to monitor their assignment, tests, and project schedules and advising teachers when there are concerns.
Encouraging and supporting student participation in extra-curricular activities.
Maintaining comprehensive records of all student contacts.
Keeping apprised of student disciplinary difficulties to take action to avoid suspension or expulsion, and ensuring steps are taken to minimize the impact of suspension on academic performance.
Performing other assigned duties within the scope of the mandate of the Student Support Worker Program as assigned by the Coordinator of Mi'kmaq Services and/or the principal.
Acting as an advocate for students when necessary.
Facilitating open communication among students, parents/guardians, staff, and school personnel to meet students’ needs.
Establishing and maintaining personal contact with parents/guardians by telephone or through home visits.
Encouraging parents/guardians to attend school-wide parent-teacher days and accompanying parents, if necessary or when requested, during parent-teacher meetings.
Inviting parents/guardians to school events and encouraging them to volunteer in school.
Identifying and recommending culturally relevant, anti-bias, and cross-cultural resources and materials for use within the Student Support Workers Program.
Maintaining regular communication with the in-school designate/RCH Liaison in assigned schools.
Participating in cultural awareness/sensitivity sessions for students under the direction of the Coordinator of Mi'kmaq Services.
Keeping up-to-date information on external educational support initiatives (e.g., target population support programs, scholarships and awards, cultural activities).
Informing school staff of events and celebrations occurring in the students’ communities and encouraging school staff to participate in these events.
Attending community events relevant to the Student Support Worker Program mandate.
Complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Performing other related duties as required.