22-05 Community Connector full-time - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA SCHOOL DIVISION“Great Schools for Growing and Learning”Applications are invited for the following position commencing September 7, 2021:Full-Time (100%) Community ConnectorProfessional Staff Development CentreDivision job description attached.Please apply by clicking the link below:Apply to 22-05Application deadline: 4:00 p.m., Friday April 16, 2021All applicants are thanked for their interest; however only applicants selected for aninterview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear CriminalRecord and Child Abuse Registry checks.The St. James-Assiniboia School Division is proud to employ staff who represent the diversecommunity it serves and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free workenvironment. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the hiring process, pleasecontact Human Resources to request special accommodation. All information receivedrelating to accommodation will be kept confidential.1577587ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA SCHOOL DIVISION JOB DESCRIPTION:Great Schools for Growing and Learning AP2-47#1572260ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL STAFFJOB DESCRIPTIONSPOSITION TITLE: COMMUNITY CONNECTORREPORTS TO: Administrator, Indigenous Academic and CommunitySupport: Protector of EarthJOB SUMMARY: To support student’s strengths and assets andresolve personal, emotional and social concerns thatinterfere with their capacity to access the fullestbenefits of the school experience.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• School clinician's certificate issued by Manitoba Education
• Registration with Manitoba Institute of Registered Social Workers

(M.I.R.S.W.)

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Previous social work experience
• Education and/or lived experience, work or community involvement

specifically related to Indigenous Studies

• Advanced cultural knowledge related to Indigenous issues
• The ability to speak one or more Indigenous languages

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the successful inclusion of students in our school system; and

specifically assist school administrators to develop a positive, caring andsupportive school.

• Provide resources and supports to families that strengthen relationships

between schools and families; and facilitate effective communicationbetween the school and the students, parents and community.ADOPTED REVIEWED REVISED PAGE23/Mar/21 1 of 3Motion 06-08-21ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA SCHOOL DIVISION JOB DESCRIPTION:Great Schools for Growing and Learning AP2-47

• Work with the school to assist students, especially those identified by the

student services team - Principal, Guidance Teacher, Resource Teacher,Inclusion and Accessibility Administrator and Clinicians - as appropriate.

• Focus on infusing Indigenous perspectives and building/strengthening

community partnerships.

• Develop strong reciprocal relationships between school and families.
• Support collaboration and communication between home and school.
• Support schools in being responsive to the needs of families.
• Increase student engagement and attendance.
• Implement strategies to strengthen the spirit of belonging for families in

their school community.

• Provide individual counseling to students to assist with social, emotional

and behavioural problems that interfere with the student’s schoolexperience and advocate on behalf of the student.

• Work with parents and families to assess and assist with the resolution of

problems that interfere with their child’s success at school, includingattendance concerns.

• Explore, consult and collaborate with other school personnel in

establishing and planning for respective roles in working with the student.

• Assist parents and serve as a liaison in the referral of their children to

outside agencies and resources as mental health, children’s services,social assistance, etc.

• Identify and establish partnerships with other service providers and

community agencies to provide services and programs for students andfamilies.

• Make home visits for the purpose of developing a supportive relationship

between parents and the school.

• Provide therapeutic groups and/or leadership opportunities for students

around social, emotional and behavioural issues and to provideopportunities for growth and development.

• Seek out and promote meaningful roles and opportunities within the

community for students to be valued.

• Develop and implement an ongoing after-school program.

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• Provide training and information workshops for parents, and create

opportunities for parents to increase involvement in their child’s growthand development.

• Maintain accurate and current records for individual students receiving

social work services.

• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• Assist with professional development of school personnel.
• Keep current of new developments in the field.
• Assume other responsibilities as may be required.

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