On-call/temporary Multi-cultural Liaison Worker

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time

**THE ORGANIZATION**: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
**THE OPPORTUNITY**: ON-CALL/TEMPORARY MULTI-CULTURAL LIASON SUPPORT WITH CANTONESE FLUENCY (SCHOOL & STUDENT SUPPORT B)
**Location**: Newcomer Welcome Centre (1000 East 59th Avenue)
**In this position, you will**:
Assist students from Cantonese speaking communities to understand and derive the maximum benefit from the school system and to help parents and custodians understand the school system, their responsibilities and how to participate in the education of their students
Assist school and district staff with the educational and social development of students, including interviewing students and relaying information and judgment of the student’s responses
Provide interpretation in one to one and group meetings, public meetings and public inquiries by telephone or in person, and other situations as required
Act as a liaison amongst district staff, school counselors, teachers, administrators, students, local custodians, and parents in the country of origin
Provide translation and interpretation service between school staff and students/families in English and Cantonese
Provide professional development around cultural competency to other district staff
Perform school & student support duties to support the schools and District
Perform other work within the job band as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of full time equivalent post-secondary education and/or a diploma in any of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education
Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience
Must possess extensive knowledge of the problems involved in cultural adaptation in an educational setting
Sound knowledge of school and community resources available to International students, and working knowledge of general policies, curriculum and operation of public school districts in BC
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups, such as staff, students and families
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Must be willing to travel throughout the district
Fluency in Cantonese and written Chinese (traditional or simplified) required
Fluency in Mandarin is an asset
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is $38.05/hour (7 hours/day maximum) plus 20% in lieu of all benefits and statutory holidays (or 14% if contributing to an existing municipal pension plan). Working months are September to June each year.
This position is on-call to cover short-term vacancies and staff absences. Currently there is full-time work available until Oct 25th and then the position will be on-call afterwards.
TO APPLY
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The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.

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