Keewatin Patricia District School Board is hiring a First Nation Engagement and Wellness Coordinator! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Employer Name: Keewatin Patricia District School Board
City: Kenora
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: P9N 3Z7
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm CST
Hours of Work: Full-Time (1.0 fte) at 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $71,716 - $87,170
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
Reporting to the BBSS and BBI administration, the First Nation Engagement & Wellness Coordinator will support student positive student mental health (including, emotional, spiritual, behavioural and physical well-being); provide wellness check-ins for students at-risk or requiring support and support wellness related activities for youth at school (grade 7-12).
The First Nation Engagement & Wellness Coordinator will connect First Nations students with mental health concerns with appropriate supports and effectively communicate and advocate on behalf of students as a member of a school support team. This individual will help meet the changing needs of students, student goals, student needs and address challenges and barriers as well as effectively support social and emotional wellness. The First Nation Engagement & Wellness Coordinator will support connections with community partners for wellness related activities and mental health promotion together with organizing events and campaigns. Participating in a tiered approach to supports, creating pathways to care and helping students to connect to internal and external services as required. Some flex hours may be required to assist students and participating in activities outside of the school day.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
• A College diploma or University degree in Social Work/Social Service Work/Education/Education Support/Indigenous Studies preferred
• Understanding of current and emerging issues concerning First Nation student health, mental health, and wellness
• Experience working with First Nation children and families
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience working with First Nation people and organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and communications
• Excellent computer skills and experience
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Some travel is required
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio Attention Maddie White, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
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