Indigenous Support Worker

As a member of the school team, the Indigenous Support Worker will play a crucial role in supporting Indigenous youth’s mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health and support graduation success.
Required Education/Certification/Experience/Knowledge
• Community College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field e.g. Native Youth Worker (NYW), Child and Youth Care Worker (CYW), Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Indigenous Studies. Lived experience will also be taken into consideration.
• Experience working with youth in the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Community;
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment;
• Demonstrated understanding, experience, and sensitivity to, the values, beliefs, needs, and lived experiences of Indigenous youth and their communities.
• Knowledge of how to effectively build relationships with Indigenous youth and Indigenous families;
• Knowledge of provincial and local Indigenous Education initiatives;
• Knowledge of community services and supports available for Indigenous youth.

For more information on this opportunity and working for Sudbury Catholic Schools, please visit our Career Section on the website www.sudburycatholicschools.ca.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and submit an up-to-date resume, along with supporting educational / training documentation. All applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.