Indigenous Liaison - School Based

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division-Fort McMurray, Canada

Position:Indigenous Liaison**

Hours/Week: 25-31 Hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Fort McMurray Catholic Schools requires a full-time Indigenous Liaison for Sister Mary Phillips School.

Key function(s):
The employee provides social, emotional and academic support and guidance to Indigenous students. Additionally, is a cultural interpreter, role model and mentor of students and staff in understanding Indigenous culture.

Job Qualifications:

  • At least one (1) year of experience working with Indigenous Family Support, Community Support Worker or similar type position.
  • Certificate/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution related to Indigenous studies, or Child and Youth, or Social Work diploma or other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience will be considered.
  • Access to vehicle and valid class 5 driver’s license

Requirements:

  • Knowledge and ability to work effectively with Indigenous students and families
  • Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school and community agencies
  • Excellent organizational, report writing, and time management skills are essential
  • Must be comfortable with home visits
  • Ability to organize cultural events and to bring speakers and resources to support our Indigenous educational programs
  • Extensive knowledge of Indigenous culture is essential
  • Knowledge of Cree and Dene languages is beneficial
  • Experience working with students with learning difficulties and training in literacy-numeracy are assets

will be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest.
- "Do Small Things With Great Love"_

Salary: From $27.55 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Housing allowance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person