SSSP Student Well Being Worker

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

STUDENT WELL-BEING WORKER

Secondary Student Services Program (SSSP)

Thunder Bay, Ontario

GENERAL:

Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFC), Secondary Student Services Program (SSSP) and our NNEC Post-Secondary Program in Thunder Bay require one (1) full-time Student Well-Being Worker to support student’s mental health and well-being during evenings and weekends. While students have a number of supports available to them during the day and many activities to keep them occupied, students find they have less support during the evenings and on weekends. It is during this time that students experience greater feelings of homesickness and are faced with other mental health challenges, which in some cases may be as severe as suicidal ideation. Student Well-Being Workers will function as an added layer of support to our Student Support Services Program; Post-Secondary Program and On-Call Programs during evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Student well-being and mental health after school hours and on weekends
• Working closely with DFC Student Wrap-Around Care Team
• Working closely with SSSP/Post-Secondary and On-Call staff to support student needs
• Participating in team meetings as required.
• Providing transportation and supporting students at the hospital
• Making referrals, as necessary. (School Nurse and other available supports)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in Social Work/Mental Health Support an asset
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture and values
• Excellent leadership, management, motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway is a very strong asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Strong communication skills
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License

SALARY:              $61,880 to $76,105

All staff are compensated 13 weeks of vacation either with vacation days, monetary compensation or a combination of both.

**NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This advertisement is to fill a current vacancy and will remain open until filled. NNEC requires a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax (807) 582-3865 or by email to