Indigenous Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Tsleil-Waututh Nation Full time

JOB SUMMARY:


Under direction of Principal, aids students on Individualized Educational Plans in school-based setting, with flexibility and passion for innovative instructional delivery, including outdoor education, that best meets the needs of each individual student.

The Indigenous Support Worker works with students to support all aspects of their education and will act as a role model to students, and will practice empathy and understanding of our students' culture.

The Indigenous Support Worker will work collaboratively with the Community Development Department towards the success of all of the students.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists with the development
    , implementation and monitoring of Individual Learning Plans for students with Individual Education Plans.
  • Facilitates student social, emotional and academic development.
  • Builds positive relations with student families to keep lines of communication from school to home open.
  • Supports and facilitates students participating in reading and math programs
  • Assists students in carrying out programs as set out by consultant
    s (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
  • Coaches and reinforces students in prepared exercises in academic and nonacademic program components
  • Assists generally in the development and delivery of recreational, cultural, and community events
  • Coleads student support groups (e.g., afterschool club)
  • Models commitment to open, responsible action
  • Guides students in life skills training (e.g., communication, social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution, assertiveness training, selfmanagement skills)
  • Organizes, prepares and duplicates a variety of classroom aids and materials
  • Uses computers and specialized equipment to provide support and instruction
  • Supervises students and maintains order and safety on school grounds, in classrooms, on fieldtrips and a variety of settings in the community
  • Exercises sound judgment in dealing with a variety of situations and considerable initiative, empathy and understanding of the many and varied conditions/issues faced by behaviorally challenging students
  • Models and demonstrates 'restitution' skills and methods for restorative practices
  • Assists students in making restitutions and learning anger management skills
  • Compiles information and materials for meetings with parents and relevant personnel and participates in same
  • Collects student learning and behavior data (records, reports, plans
    , including functional assessment data)
  • Documents and reports incidents in a timely manner
  • Provides intervention and safe support for students during and after emotional outbursts
  • Participates in all training and professional development
  • Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of Grade 1
  • Working knowledge of computer hardware and software
  • Must be physically able to perform the job
  • Able to participate in activities such as swimming, hiking, and biking
  • Must be willing to complete jobrelated training, including Responsible Adult certification and First Aid and CPR
  • Must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Record Check vulnerable sector.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • First aid and CPR
  • Responsible Adult certification
  • ECE Certificate
  • Two years' related experience or two years level of postsecondary education; or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Specialized skills to assist students with anxiety disorders, selfesteem issues, sensory needs, depression, drug and alcohol effects, anger management and reactive attachment
  • Knowledge of and awareness and understanding of cultural and socioeconomic history of the Coast Salish people and the Tsleil-Waututh community

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Must be reliable and dependable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to be quick thinking and extremely flexible when dealing with stress and conflict
  • May work in oneto one capacity

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

  • Intermittent physical activity including standing for extended periods of time.
  • Participation in outdoor activities
  • Manual dexterity required to operate computer.

Mental Focus

  • May deal with youth who can, from time to time, be demanding and challenging. Must be able to remain patient and committed to teaching, and may have to engage in conflict resolution or crisis management at times.
  • May have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs of youth and organizations.

Environmental Conditions

  • Interacts with community members, employees, management and the general public.
  • Noise levels may escalate during activities, events and outings.
The compensation for this role is $31.98 hourly.

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