Student Safety Support Coordinator

4 months ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Matawa First Nations Management Full time

MATAWA FIRST NATIONS MANAGEMENT

**Student Safety SupportCoordinator**
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director of Education, the Matawa Education and Care Centre (MECC) Principal, and the Mental Health Coordinator, the **Student Safety Support Coordinator (SSSC)** helps create and support safe learning and living environments for Matawa students attending the MECC and provincial high schools in Thunder Bay.

The SSSC will work closely with the MECC Programs Administrator, Youth Inquest Manager, Mental Health Coordinator, and MECC Administration in the on-going implementation and development of safety measures for Matawa youth living in Thunder Bay.

**SCOPE**

The Student Safety Support Coordinator will ensure new students transitioning into Thunder Bay, and current enrolled students have the opportunity to be involved with a broad range of activities and projects designed to improve and enhance the student experience as it relates to wellbeing and safety, while providing the appropriate tools and supports. The SSSC will assist in the development of mental health related student resources, ensuring the information is accurate, easy to read, printed and distributed to all MECC youth.

The SSSC will coordinate with the MECC Mental Health Wellness team, Elders, MECC Cultural Lead and MECC Administration in the development of prevention and intervention programs specific to students’ safety and wellness needs. Further, they will develop partnerships with provincial school boards and other partners in joint student safety measures and initiatives.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Main Activities:

- Work with the Principal, Vice Principal and school Administration to provide flexible access to school media resources;
- Educate students on health and safety issues and advocate for wellness services;
- Enhance efforts and supports for students in pursuit of a healthier, more informed educational experience;
- Assist in the coordination and administration of program activities and services for students;
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development seminars while representing the program at various community and student functions;
- Counsel and confer with students providing program procedures, policies, goals and objectives, technical guidance and problem resolution;
- Develop and produce program advertising, promotional material for programming and upcoming events;
- Liaise with program students, faculty, staff and administration and external constituencies in facilitating program objectives;
- Perform a needs assessment of student safety protocols/procedures, evaluate and analyze student support services while providing recommendations and taking appropriate action to ensure efficiency and accuracy;
- Prepare reports as needed while maintaining a record of program usage;
- Collaborate on events, workshops and resources for students and staff;
- Facilitate effective meetings, make presentations in an effort to provide guidance to students, teachers and staff;
- Develop a positive rapport with students, parents, teachers and staff;
- Assist students in the development of appropriate behaviour and an appreciation of an inclusive, diverse environment;
- Perform other duties as required.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Knowledge**

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

- 3+ years education related work experience;
- Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or degree or diploma in Business, Marketing or equivalent community work experience;
- Knowledge of First Nation Education and Mental Wellness, Challenges, and Delivery models;
- Experience working with First Nation youth;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Experience with administration including record keeping, budgeting and reporting;
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nation education;
- Ability to work effectively with staff, parents or guardians, and administration;
- Fluency in Ojibway, Cree or Oji-Cree is considered an asset;
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

**Skills**

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

- Experience in crisis intervention and trauma informed care;
- Experience working with First Nations students or youth in crisis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Experience with administration including record keeping and reporting.

**Personal Attributes**

The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the SSSC. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

- Must be able to perform work duties with mínimal supervision;
- Valid Ontario driver’s license;
- Must be willing to travel as required;
- Must provide a current Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector criminal records check and tuberculosis skin test.
- Must be “ fully vaccinated” against COVID-19. (In Ontario, a “fully

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