CC#24-02-266 Student Support Worker

Competition #: CC#24-02-266
Position: Student Support Worker
Union: NSGEU
Family of Schools: Chignecto
Location(s):
Chignecto Family of Schools
Hours Per Day: 7.00
Hours Per Week: 35.00
School Hours: TBD
Assignment Hours: TBD
Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
 
Status: Regular Full-time
Percentage: 10 Months
Salary: In accordance with the NSGEU collective agreement
Additional Info:  
 
Post Date: Thursday November 7, 2024
Close Date: Friday November 15, 2024 at 4:00:00PM
Anticipated Start Date: Friday November 1, 2024
End Date: 06/30/2025
 
 
Introduction The Student Support Worker primarily works with African Nova Scotian students to support a positive school experience, and improve academic success and self-esteem. The Student Support Worker works in a collaborative environment with education stakeholders and develops effective communication links between African Nova Scotian learners, their families, the Community and the school. The Student Support Worker acts as a positive role model and fosters a positive environment of good will, respect and dignity with African Nova Scotian students
 
Minimum Requirements - Post-secondary education in Human Services, Social Services or related field
- An equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma/degree program
- Experience working with youth of African Nova Scotian decent
- Being a person of African Nova Scotian descent
- A valid Nova Scotia's driver's license and or access to an insured vehicle
 
Additional Assets - Experience with case management and/or record keeping
- Authentic connections to African Nova Scotian culture and traditions
- Authentic connections to African Nova Scotian community
- Ability to connect and build relationships with students
- Knowledge of the current and historic experiences of African Nova Scotian communities in the public education system
- Knowledge of the issues and concerns facing African Nova Scotian youth
- Knowledge of the services available to African Nova Scotian learners
- Ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of cultural competence, human rights and diversity
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including: students, parents, school staff, community members and external groups
- Ability to utilize current technologies
- Ability to maintain accurate records and write reports
- Ability to apply effective problem-solving and alternate dispute resolution strategies
- The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality
 
Closing Notes Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to provide your original criminal records check of the vulnerable sector and your original child abuse register. Both of these checks will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.