School Wellness Specialist (FNSB) (64630)

Whitehorse - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is a one (1) Part-Time 4-year term position

Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.

Empower and inspire learners families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.

TAKHINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (TAK) Whitehorse

Home to the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Taan Kwächän Council Takhini Elementary school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Southern Tutchone is the traditional language of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Taan Kwächän Council people.

Takhini Elementary school is a K-7 school with approximately 141 students. We are actively seeking a committed and qualified educator who is dedicated to living and being an active member of the community. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students community administration and the FNSB to make positive progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Takhini Elementary.

For more information about our school please visit our website at Takhini Elementary School and the First Nation School Board website.

The School Wellness Position

The School Wellness Specialist works in collaboration with Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Taan Kwächän Council and school staff while receiving clinical oversight from Student Support Services to provide a broad range of direct supports and consultation services to students families and staff at Takhini Elementary School.

The position works collaboratively with learners families First Nation Government community service providers and educators to identify learners concerns and to provide supportive services which contribute to the success of all learners. The position plays an important role in working in partnership with the First Nation to localize and provide supports grounded in Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Taan Kwächän Council ways.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

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Relevant education or training in social work or a related field
Experience providing social work-related services which may encompass assessments consultation case management counseling crisis intervention and/or referrals.
Experience offering social and emotional support to children and youth.
Training in Restorative practices Critical Incident Stress Response/Debriefing and/or Violent Threat Risk Assessment
Experience working in rural settings is an asset
Experience working in partnership with First Nations community to localize supports is a preferred asset

Candidates who have education training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Taan Kwächän First Nations people Community Elders and families promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate and record progress and motivate learners
Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education
Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills to work with parents and caregivers staff members coaches the First Nation School Board and other partners
Passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students their families and the community as a whole
Demonstrated ability to implement practices that are grounded in restorative processes
Demonstrated ability to implement effective support systems to assist students (e.g. mentorship opportunities study groups)
Knowledge of and the ability to implement developmentally responsive care and restorative practices

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

Security Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid class 5 drivers license

Job Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel within Yukon

Contact Details

To chat further about the position community and school reach out to Valerie Norman! Director of Schools of FNSB

If you have questions about the application process reach out to Carole! Carole Dumont HR Consultant

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