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Under the direct supervision of the Mino Bimaadiziwin Program Manager, and the general supervision of the Yaasgaabwitaagget (Systems Principal) and Kinomaagewi Gimaa (Director of Education).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Discuss with students and parents concerns related to student’s attendance, determine any underlying causes for absence and make home visits as necessary
- Work closely with appropriate school personnel regarding matters related to student attendance and to implement absence-mitigation strategies
- Act as a liaison between the student, their families, school staff and administration
- Recommend and facilitate student referrals to appropriate community agencies
- Prepare all necessary attendance reports and coordinate attendance related contracts
- Develop homework support for students
- Support students that require an Alternative Education Plan for students that may be suspended or expelled and coordinate and participate in the development of at-home school programming when required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Social Work with registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers, or Diploma/Degree in related discipline
- Training in clinical interviewing and evidence-informed with children
- Experience providing various treatment modalities to children (ie: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT strategies)
- Knowledge and appreciation of Anishinabek Culture, Traditions, Language and History
- Provide a cover letter, resume, 3 work related references
- Provide current CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon offer of employment
DIRECT APPLICATION TO:
“Student Success Liaison”
Wiikwemkoong Board of Education
34 Henry Street
Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0
Email: applications@wbe-education.ca
To apply for this job email your details to applications@wbe-education.ca