Job Description

Indigenous

Youth

Engagement

Support

Worker

TEMPORARY PART-TIME (ASAP to return of incumbent) - 27.5 hours/week.


The Burnaby School District is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic individual who enjoys challenges, seizes opportunities and wants to make a difference, to join our Indigenous Youth Engagement Support team. The successful applicant will mentor and support Indigenous youth to identify and access the necessary district and community support programs providing direct support to students in relation to their individual social, emotional and learning needs.


Duties:


Provides outreach, mentoring and support when working directly with vulnerable Indigenous youth and their families. Works collaboratively with school based staff and District educational teams, as well as community partners by assisting in the design, implementation, delivery and monitoring of targeted intervention/prevention programs and supports. Encourages parental involvement in the school and works with school staff and parents to develop plans for students requiring support outside the school environment. Advocates for students and families in establishing and following educational plans. This may include attendance at School Based Team meetings as requested by school staff. Facilitates collaborative partnerships through district staff and school-based administration to refer students to appropriate agencies and community resources.
Applicants must possess:
Post-secondary degree in human relations, community and cultural relations or social sciences. Two years' experience in community and cultural relations or relevant field. Thorough knowledge of Indigenous cultures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to employ preventative or intervening behavior management strategies. Valid B.C. Driver's License (Class 5).
Qualified applicants should send their resumes to:
Human Resources Department


School District 41 - Burnaby


4054 Norfolk Street, Burnaby V5G 0C3 Emailto:

Please

send

resume

and

supporting

documents

in

ONE

pdf

document.

Only

those

applicants

considered

for

interview

will

be

contacted.


The

Burnaby

School

District

embraces

diversity

as

a

privilege

and

a

strength.

We

strive

for

accepting,

safe,

supportive,

and

inviting

communities

where

the

goal

is

for

all

members

to

feel

a

sense

of

belonging.

Our

(schools

or

worksites)

are

for

everyone

and

we

respect

each

person's

contributions.