Culture and Community Support Worker

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada RETSD Full time

**Culture and Community Support Worker**
**Valley Gardens Community Connections Program**

Bulletin No. 24OS-019
**Valley Gardens Middle School**

Full-time and Part-time positions available

25 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
10 Month School Year Schedule

Term effective ASAP

**Job Summary**:
The Culture and Community Support Worker is a position that is supported and connected to the Teachers’ Idea Fund and the Valley Gardens Community Connections Program (VGCC). This role will help address student needs, enhance integrated programming, encourage family and student support, and strengthen links within the community with the goal of increased attendance, school connection, and wellbeing. This role will promote the understanding of various cultural backgrounds by working in the school, community and by facilitating after school activities.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Plan and implement after-school programming for students and families with support from the Project Lead on two evenings per week
- Connect with students and families identified as needing support in attending school, and/or connecting with resources in the VGMS community via phone or in person visits
- Attend bi-weekly administration and stakeholder meetings
- Collection of data to discuss required grant outputs and outcomes, including but not limited to event reflections, attendance statistics, budget maintenance and record keeping
- Working and reporting within the VGCC programming budget
- Support and create new partnerships with local agencies that provide programming for students and their family members
- Support cultural programs by maintaining partnerships with stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations,

Elders and community leaders
- Develop, implement, evaluate and participate in a variety of recreation programs
- Facilitate and support individual, small and large group mentorship opportunities to support student academic success with the support of the Project Lead
- Plan and implement activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students which include cultural and traditional supports in the classroom, school, or community
- Network with schools, the community, and students/families
- Support and build connections with school and divisional initiatives
- Consult/liaise with the Project Lead at Valley Gardens Middle School

**Qualifications, Skills and Abilities**:

- Qualifications_
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and youth is an asset
- Experience in a school setting with knowledge of educational issues is an asset
- Experience working with children and families
- Experience as a group facilitator and with group process
- Knowledge and understanding of systemic barriers that may affect students and families
- Experience working with Indigenous youth and families as well as Indigenous community resources is an asset
- Knowledge of trauma informed practices with an understanding of trauma and trauma-based supports and interventions
- Experience working with Indigenous students and families with a knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and cross-cultural perspectives
- Experience with Newcomer and Refugee families is an asset
- Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of Microsoft software (TEAMS, Word, Outlook)A valid MB driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle is an asset
- External applicants must supply a Criminal Record Search and a cleared Child Abuse Registry check upon hire.
- Skills and abilities_
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently following a plan of action
- Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills

**Salary**: $28.78-$33.55 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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