School Wellness Worker

2 weeks ago

Fort Smith, Canada Northwest Territories School Boards Full time
Position: School Wellness Worker

School(s):

Princess Alexandra School, Hay River, NWT

Diamond Jenness Secondary School, Hay River, NWT

Paul William Kaesar School Fort Smith, NWT

Joseph B Tyrrell School, Fort Smith, NWT

Locations: Hay River, NWT and Fort Smith NWT

FTE: 0.8 (Term)

No of Positions: 4

Closing Date: Until Filled

The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed person capable and willing to work collaboratively and promote and actively support wellness in our schools.

School Wellness Worker

Description: The School Wellness Worker reports to the Principal, and works closely with the Inclusive Schooling team at the District and School level, to provide a variety of individual, family, group and mental health and referral services to help students and families. The School Wellness Worker works with the school team to create, establish, and promote preventative measures to promote positive mental health and help promote positive healthy lifestyles. The School Wellness Worker is familiar with many of the challenges facing students and families at home, school and in the community, and works with them to encourage full and healthy participation in school and in the community. This position is also familiar with current research about the issues facing students and families and effective strategies and practices to address these issues. The incumbent will need to be informed about community services, programs, and resources so that effective and efficient referrals and placements can be made when required.

The School Wellness Worker provides services and referrals to students, families and staff services that encourage emotional and social health and well-being. These support services may result in some students and families experiencing more success at home, at school and in the community.

Specialization - Preferred experience working in a northern context, post secondary program in the Social Sciences field, and experience providing support for children and families. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Term (0.8 FTE) for the 2023/24 school year.

Start date - Immediate

Salary is dependent upon qualifications but ranges from $69,089 to $82,505 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance.

For more information, the Union of Northern Workers Collective Agreement is online: UNW Collective Agreement | My HR ()

For more information about us, visit us on the web at

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documentation to the principal of the school you are applying to:

A? cover letter, resume and names of at least 3 references (must include current supervisor)

Tara Boudreau Principal Princess Alexandra School, Grades 4 - 7, Hay River, Email:

Lynne Beck Principal Diamond Jenness Secondary School, Grades 8 - 12, Hay River, Email:

Christy MacKay Principal Paul William Kaesar School, Grades 7 - 12, Fort Smith, Email:

Tiffany Kelly, Principal Joseph B Tyrrell School, Grades JK - 6, Fort Smith, Email:

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to be given priority consideration under the GNWT's Affirmative Action Policy. Candidates must provide satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector checks if they are contacted for an interview. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem the applicant disqualified from the competitive process. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill similar positions that become available over the next six months.

An Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke-Free Work Environment

The South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC) was established in 1991 to administer the K-12 education system for five communities in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories - Fort Smith, Hay River, Kátlodééche First Nation, Fort Resolution, and Lutsel K'e. Each of our communities has a proud and storied past, steeped in northern traditions and values. The Council serves eight schools with an estimated student population of 1300 students. The Council strives to prepare students to create their futures.

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