Temporary Outreach Worker II - Nipawin and Area

Temporary Outreach Worker II - Nipawin & Area

Applications are invited for a Temporary Full Time Outreach Worker II (8 hrs./day - 12 month) with duties to commence December 28th, 2026 and concluding December 17th, 2027.

Application Deadline - Until a suitable candidate pool can be established.

Purpose of Position
The Outreach Worker II serves as a role model for at-risk students, to enhance their opportunities for success at school. As part of school-based and divisional teams, the Outreach Worker II plays a capacity-building role in working with parents and the community. Covering Arborfield, Carrot River, White Fox and Choiceland Schools.

Duties:
Without restricting the generality of the purpose above, the Outreach Worker II shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:

• Participate as an active member of the Student Support Services team in carrying out the NESD vision and mission.
• Respond to student needs as outlined in the NESD Response to Instruction (RtI) service delivery model
• Provide liaison services between families and the learning program of the school through frequent home visits and maintaining clear, up-to-date knowledge of the home situations
• Assist students by: supportive listening, providing information, guidance in basic problem-solving, referrals to counselling consultant and/or other outside agencies
• Assist students to discuss difficult issues with school personnel
• Collaborate with members of the school-based team and outside agencies
• Work to ensure that parents and community members are aware of school activities and events and encourage their active participation
• Act as a liaison between First Nations students, their families and school personnel
• Provide enhanced multi-cultural perspectives, awareness and guidance to students, families and school personnel
• Enhance linkages to the First Nations community
• Assist new students and parents in becoming part of the school community
• Work in partnership with community and human service agencies to identify student needs and develop services and programs to respond to those needs
• Coordinate the nutrition program in the schools including budget or available grants
• Assist in the development and/or implementation of preventative programming (ie: during school hours, before and after school, evening, weekend and summer programs)
• Record interventions with students according to current division procedures
• Provide supportive services following traumatic events as directed by the Coordinator of Integrated School Services
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of applicable NESD operational policies & procedures
• Be willing to engage in life-long learning with respect to training and professional development
• Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environment
• Deal tactfully with staff, students, parents and the public Performs additional duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Integrated School Services

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnel
• Ability to manage high stress situations.
• Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and work ethic
• Ability to successfully contribute as part of a case management team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time.
• Ability to plan for program improvement based on data, in-service, and feedback. Effective organizational and record keeping skills

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent
• A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of the First Nations community and First Nations culture
• Knowledge of the best practices for healthy child development
• Knowledge of best practices in the areas of safe schools, student discipline and behavior
• Possess a current and valid Driver's License
• Experience in the delivery of human services
• Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division

Pay Range: $31.98 - $35.90/hour

Inquiries:
Trevor Norum, Coordinator of Integrated Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 306-752-1229