Education Liaison Worker

3 weeks ago

Kenora, Canada ANISHINAABE ABINOOJII FAMILY SERVICES Full time

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The Education Liaison Worker (ELW) is responsible to develop and deliver the agency Education Liaison Program. The ELW develops methods and strategies to enhance learning and improve educational outcomes for our children and youth in care. The ELW provides professional support services linking agency workers, alternative caregivers, local schools and boards, and postsecondary institutions to ensure collaborative networking to identify and eliminate the barriers preventing academic success and to advocate for the educational needs of our children and youth in care. The ELW reports to the Resource Manager in all aspects of job function.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Community College Diploma with three (3) years related experience is preferred, however a combination of related education, experience and skills may be considered;
- Knowledge and comprehension of First Nation cultural beliefs, values and norms, ceremonies, teachings and a commitment to promoting a culturally competent program;
- Knowledge of local and surrounding area schools and boards, colleges and universities, and their respective curriculums;
- Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines;
- Knowledge and understanding of developmental stages of children and youth including the Traditional Life Stages as understood by the northern communities in Treaty No.3;
- Strong commitment to advance the Educational Liaison Program to promote strategies for positive education outcomes and academic successes for our children and youth;
- Ability to research educational goals and expectations, identify barriers from, but not limited to, Independent Education Plans (IEP) and advocate for improved programs and supports;
- Ability to prepare and present educational workshops to the community and to the children and youth to increase awareness, participation and success in all levels of the educational pathway, including postsecondary education, training and employment;
- Ability to maintain a Lending Library of student learning aides and to track its inventory;
- Ability to prepare comprehensive detailed reports and other documentation as required;
- Ability to establish and maintain purposeful working relationships among schools and boards, community service providers, staff and management;
- Excellent networking, communication, organizational, analytical, facilitation and interpersonal skills;
- Must be committed to ensure highest level of confidentiality;
- Must possess a valid Ontario G Drivers License, be willing to travel and provide a Driver’s Abstract, and
- Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
The work will be normally performed in a typical interior and office environment located in the offices of AAFS with local travel to work in school settings. The position will require the incumbent to sit for long periods of time at a desk, walk, stand, bend, stoop, crouch and stretch. Use of arms, hands or fingers in typing, handing, carrying objects and repetitive movements. The noise level environment is usually quiet to moderate. Travel within the districts and to semi-remote Anishinaabe communities on rough and winding class “C” roadways and in various weather conditions.

AAFS requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the First Nations communities that we serve. Preference will be given to Internal and/or Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.

**IF THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY INTERESTS YOU, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH COVER LETTER QUOTING FILE #EL2024OUF to**:
**Manager of Human Resources **c/o 20 Main Street South, Kenora, Ontario P9N 1S7 Fax: (807) 548-1345 or

**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS: Open Until Filled**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $62,816.00-$77,037.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kenora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Language**:

- Ojibway (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario's Driver License (required)

Work Location: In person

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