Alternative Secondary School Program Assistant - Thunder Bay, Canada - Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Alternative Secondary School Program

Assistant - Full Time Position
**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Alternative Secondary School Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with the coordination, delivery and administration of the Alternative Secondary School Program(s) (ASSP), which includes the provision of quality educational activities and services to youth. The ASSP Assistant will work in partnership with the Lakehead District School Board and other stakeholders, and will utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach that promotes youth engagement and learning of urban Indigenous students, which ultimately supports their efforts in achieving their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Community College, University Degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of 3 years work experience in an educational or social services environment.
Knowledge of the education system, secondary education partners, and other related federal and provincial statutes.
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
Ability to gather data and draft reports and documents.
Experience in community service delivery, coordination, and administration.
Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
Selfmotivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team oriented setting.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational workshops and services.
Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to engage youth to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
Must have a valid Ontario driver's license and reliable transportation.

Deadline Date:
Friday, April 7, 2023

Salary:
$47,000 / annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:

Attention:
Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
**_ Meegwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted_