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Description
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Resolution, NT.
Department Information
The South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC) is the governing education body for the South Slave Division as legislated under the Education Act. Established as a corporation at arm’s length from the Territorial Government, the SSDEC consists of one member selected from each of the five locally elected District Education Authorities (DEAs) that represent the communities of Fort Smith, Fort Resolution, Hay River, Lutsel K’e and K'atlodeeche. The SSDEC serves approximately 1300 students in eight schools, is responsible for a staff of approximately 185 administrators, teachers and support staff and a budget of over 25 million. The Superintendent and staff of the SSDEC provide professional advice; educational, administrative, technical and financial services; monitoring and support and assistance to the SSDEC, community-based DEAs and their secretary treasurers, school administrators and staff, stakeholders, members of the public, and particularly, students and their families in order to ensure the delivery of quality educational programs and services within the division.
Job Information
The School Wellness Worker provides students and families with information and support by working closely with the Inclusive Schooling team at the District and School level, to provide a variety of individual, family, group and mental health and referral services to help students and families. You will need to be informed about community services, programs, and resources so that effective and efficient referrals and placements can be made when required.
You will be familiar with many of the challenges facing students and families at home, school and in the community, and works with them to encourage full and healthy participation in school and in the community. You will also be familiar with current research about the issues facing students and families and effective strategies and practices to address these issues.
You will work to ensure that decision-making processes, rules, procedures, and policies at all levels promote health and well-being and shape a respectful, welcoming, and caring environment which will include having school personnel follow and adhere to legislation including Child and Family Services Act, NWT Education act and amongst other legislations.
Typically, the qualifications would be attained by:
A post-secondary program in the Social Sciences field and one (1) year of experience providing support programs for children and families.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for the 2024/2025 school year.
Part-time position
This Job opening is for a Part-time position (30 hours of work per week)
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 26008
Closing Date: November 27, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $38.40 per hour to $45.86 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance of $15,341.