School Wellness Specialist

Description

This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This is a one (1), 4-year term position. The eligibility list will be used to fill other anticipatory term positions over the next 12 months

Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.

Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.

CHIEF ZZEH GITTLIT SCHOOL (CZG) – Old Crow

Chief Zzeh Gittlit School (CZGS) is located in the community of Old Crow, Yukon Territory. Old Crow is a remote, fly-in community in northern Yukon, 112 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Approximately 245 people live in Old Crow. Gwich'in is the traditional language of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation people.

Chief Zzeh Gittlit School is a K-12 school with approximately 40 students. CZGS is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. We are actively seeking a committed and qualified Wellness Specialist who are dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals value authentic relationships and are committed to working with students, community, administration and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Old Crow. 

For more information about our school, please visit our website at Chief Zzeh Gittlit School and the First Nation School Board website. 

The School Wellness Position

The School Wellness Specialist works in collaboration with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and school staff, while receiving clinical oversight from Student Support Services, to provide a broad range of direct supports and consultation services to students, families, and staff at Chief Zzeh Gittlit School.

The position works collaboratively with learners, families, First Nation Government, community service providers, and educators to identify learners concerns and to provide supportive services which contribute to the success of all learners.  The position plays an important role in working in partnership with the First Nation to localize and provide supports, grounded in Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation ways.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on  

Relevant education or training in social work or a related field Experience providing social work-related services, which may encompass assessments, consultation, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and/or referrals.Experience offering social and emotional support to children and youth.Training in Restorative practices, Critical Incident Stress Response/Debriefing and/or Violent Threat Risk AssessmentExperience working in rural settings is an assetExperience working in partnership with First Nations community to localize supports is a preferred asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nations people, Community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programmingStrong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate and record progress, and motivate learnersSolid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive educationExcellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to work with parents and caregivers, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partnersPassion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a wholeDemonstrated ability to implement practices that are grounded in restorative processesDemonstrated ability to implement effective support systems to assist students (e.g., mentorship opportunities, study groups)Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, developmentally responsive care and restorative practices

 Additional Information  

Conditions of Employment:

Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check Valid class 5 driver's license  

Job Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel within Yukon

Contact Details

To chat further about the position, community and school, reach out to Valerie Norman Director of Schools of FNSB,

 

If you have questions about the application process, reach out to Carole Carole Dumont, HR Consultant,    

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