Education Assistants - Casual/on-call
Board Office · Vernon, B.C. · Occasional / TTOC
School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for casual Education Assistants.
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Indigenous Support Worker (ISW) - Casual on Call
Indigenous Programs · Vernon, B.C.
Job description
School District 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for an Indigenous Support Worker to support all of our Schools. This position is casual on call.
ISWs provide academic, cultural and social-emotional support for Indigenous student(s).
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Six months of relevant training which includes recent Okanagan College Education Assistant Certificate or equivalent education (eg. similar to a 450 hour post-secondary EA program) including practicum experience
- Four months previous experience working with Indigenous Youth
- Life experience and knowledge of and sensitivity to values, beliefs and needs of the Indigenous community from which the students come
- Familiarity with current special education technology.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to learn and successfully use new technology
- Demonstrated ability to possess literacy, numeracy and English skills
- Proven ability to develop rapport with students and work in a team setting
- Personal attributes required include strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility, good communication skills.
This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is $30.23 (PG 7) plus a percentage in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay.
SHIFT: Schedule is dependent on student needs and services will not be required on in-Service and Non-Instructional Days.
While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.
Please note this posting will be open until filled, and we will actively interview candidates as they come through.
About this occupation
This job is classed under Social and community service workers (NOC 42201) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
- Assess clients' relevant skill strengths and needs
- Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
- Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
- Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
Usual requirements
- Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is usually required.
- Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements for some occupations in this unit group.
- Social service workers may be required to be a member of a provincial regulatory body in some provinces.
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AI Summary
What you’ll do
Provide academic support to Indigenous students. Provide cultural support to Indigenous students. Provide social-emotional support to Indigenous students. Develop rapport with students. Work in a team setting. Use special education technology
What you’ll need
Six months of relevant training, including an Education Assistant Certificate or equivalent 450-hour post-secondary education assistant program with practicum experience. Four months of previous experience working with Indigenous youth. Life experience and knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the values, beliefs and needs of the Indigenous community. Familiarity with current special education technology. Literacy, numeracy and English skills. Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrated initiative and flexibility
Benefits
- Statutory holiday pay
- Vacation pay