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Off-Reserve Secondary Program Intake Coordinator position available at Shibogama

January 26, 2009 - 10:47pm | by brianbeaton

SHIBOGAMA FIRST NATIONS COUNCIL
Off-Reserve Secondary Program Transition & Transfer Project

Off-Reserve Secondary Program Intake Coordinator

Shibogama First Nations Council (SFNC) has an opening for an Off-Reserve Secondary Program Intake Coordinator. This is a short term three (3) month contact position which may result in full-time employment. The coordinator will be accountable to the Shibogama Education Board and supervised by the Education Advisor.

Intake Coordinator Responsibilities

The Intake Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited, to travel to each Shibogama First Nations Council affiliated communities to:

  1. Ensure all eligible high school students within the affiliation of the Shibogama First Nations Council First Nations: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation and Wawakapewin First Nation are given the opportunity to find a place in the Secondary Schools(s) of their choice;
  2. Meet with eligible high school students and their parents /guardians to provide detailed information and assistance regarding application and acceptance procedures;
  3. Assist in the development, organization and presentation of information regarding First Nation and Provincial High Schools and course/program options to our students and their parents/guardians;
  4. Liaise closely with Shibogama Education Board of Directors, Shibogama FNC Social Counsellors and the Local Education Authority designate in each SFNC community regarding their eligible high school students; and
  5. Share information about SFNC partnership discussions within the Sioux Lookout District, as well, First Nations and Provincial high Schools and their Boards.

In addition the Intake Coordinator will be responsible for the following key areas: Education Awareness, Documentation, Meeting Critical Deadlines, Development of Initial Admission Process, Initial Intake of Students, Coordinate Approval Process, Wait List Process, Student Travel, Accommodation, the Boarding/Group Home Recruitment, Screening and Application Process.

Intake Coordinator Experience

All applicants will be required to provide the Shibogama Steering Committee with:

  1. A resume, which highlights their work experience relevant to the Intake Coordinator position;
  2. Evidence of their levels of education;
  3. A cover Letter, which states why they are applying for the position and how their qualifications and experience are right for the job of Intake Coordinator;
  4. Two references, one (1) of which must  be from a former employer and/or supervisor; and
  5. Ability to speak a local First Language is an asset.

Please mail / fax / email your cover Letter and Resume to:

Mr. Matthew Angees, Transition Coordinator
P.O. Box 449
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
P8T-1A5
Phone: 1-807-737-2662 extension 2223
Fax: 1-807-737-1583
matthewa@shibogama.on.ca

Deadline:  February 5, 2009.

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