Job Description
Position Title – Youth Multi Purpose Worker
Reporting to: Secondary Student Services Program Wellness Lead
Location: Sioux Lookout, ON
POSITION SUMMARY
The Independent First Nations Alliance is looking to hire a Youth Multi-Purpose Worker. The Multi- Purpose Worker is required to perform a range of duties under the supervision of the Secondary Student Services Program Wellness Lead, including but not limited to:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordination of all student appointments; Medical’s, Dental’s, Optical’s and other
- Development and delivery of student inhouse activities with Wellness Team
- Assist with Student Assessments and other
- Encourage and promote the cultural language and the practice that align with the values, beliefs, and traditions
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Education Services Team (Wellness, Education and Residence) to provide daily student support
- Model healthy and appropriate behavior
- Implementation of effective operational/administrative policies and procedures specific to the IFNA SSSP
- Maintain accurate student records, while ensuring the security of sensitive information
- Be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and within a team
- Travel to IFNA communities as required
- Other duties assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- College diploma or equivalent experience and training
- Knowledge of Indigenous education issues, challenges and delivery models
- Familiarity with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of youth and families
- Experience operating recreational vehicles or willing to train
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to relate with students
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 suite
- Ability to work effectively as part of team with the capability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to speak one of the local Indigenous dialects is an asset
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to provide a criminal reference check, as well as a vulnerable sector check
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
- Valid G Driver’s License and willingness to provide Driver’s Abstract
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card and PAL certification or willing to obtain
- ASIST; Mental Health First Aid; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Standard First Aid certifications or willing to obtain
Closing Date: Open until filled
Only selected candidates will be interviewed for this position
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sioux Lookout, ON P8T1K6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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