KOSSS Student Support Worker required in Sioux Lookout
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
KOSSS Student Support Worker Required
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Secondary Student Services is looking to fill one position. KOSSS Student Support Worker will work out of Sioux Lookout Ontario, and will commence August 2010 to June 2011. The students will be coming from our First Nation communities of Fort Severn, Keewaywin, Deer Lake, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and McDowell Lake.
KOSSS Student Support Worker should possess:
Qualifications
· Grade 12 preferably (Will be an asset)
· Familiarity with First Nation Culture
· Ability to speak one of the local dialects is an asset
· Valid Driver's Licence (Mandatory)
· Must be willing to provide a police criminal background
Desired Experience
· Knowledge of child development-specifically of physical, emotional, and developmental patterns
· A team player with experience working in a collaborative environment
· Professional manner and appearance
· Ability to listen to and communicate with parents and see parents as a resource
· Possesses conflict resolution skills
· Is patient and caring
· Demonstrate effectiveness in personal and office management skills
· Uses good organizational skills to meet the needs of the clients
· Believes successful learning comes from a collaboration between all student service providers
· Is capable of working with small and large groups of students
· Experience in school and counselling environments
. Flexible working hours
. Ability to utilize computer programs and compile reports
Duties will include, but may not be limited to:
- Transporting students to their appointments, school, court, airport, and other;
- Providing support and implementing extra-curricular activities;
- Supervision of Student attendance, progress and behaviour;
- Implementing and planning Student Case Conferences;
- Encourage and support Student academic tutoring sessions;
- Recruit, Screen, and Support Boarding Homes/Parents.
- Providing emergency assistance and support for Students, Parents, and Boarding Homes.
Salary will be based on a combination of qualifications and experience.
Deadline for the above Position is: August 13, 2010 by 1:00 P.M. CST
Please FAX or E-Mail Resumes to:
KOSSS (Keewaytinook Okimakanak Student Support Services)
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Education
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 3C2
FAX: (807) 346-4330
PHONE: (807) 346-4204 Ext:1709 E-MAIL: hiriingcommitee@knet.ca
Toll Free: 1-888-893-4111 Ext: 1709