Indigenous Support Worker

1 month ago


North Vancouver, Canada Nuu-chah-nulthCoast Salish Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Under direction of Principal, Indigenous Support Worker 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 consultants (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Pathologist and Psychologist)
Coaches and reinforces students in prepared exercises in academic and non-academic program components
Assists generally in the development and delivery of recreational, cultural, and community events
Co-leads student support groups (e.g., after-school 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, self-management 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 12
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 job-related training, including Responsible Adult certification and First Aid and CPR
Must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Record Check vulnerable sector.
**DESIRAB LE QUALIFICATIONS**:
First aid and CPR
Responsible Adult certification
ECE Certificate
Two years' related experience or two years level of post-secondary education; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Specialized skills to assist students with anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, sensory needs, depression, drug and alcohol effects, anger management and reactive attachment
Knowledge of and awareness and understanding of cultural and socio-economic 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
Must be flexible, as this person will be expected to work in all classrooms, with all students throughout the day by the request of the Principal or Vice Principal
May work in one-to -one capacity
**WORK ING CONDITIONS**:
Physical Demands
Intermittent physical activity including standing for extended periods of time.
Participation in outdoor activities
Manual dexterity required to operate computer.
Mental Foc us
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.
Environmenta l Condi tions
Interacts with community members, employees, management and the general public.
Noise levels may escalate during activities, events and outings.



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