Student Support Worker

 Salary Range: 48,000 – 81,468

The Student Support Worker is required to perform a range of duties under the supervision of the Student Support Worker Lead,  Student Services Manager, and Assistant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Must have training in Education/Teaching or Social Work background (Degree/Diploma will be an asset)
• High expectations for all students
• Familiarity with First Nation Culture
• Ability to speak one of the local dialects is an asset
• Valid class G Driver’s License
• Must be willing to provide a vulnerable reference check
• Must have computation skills

Desired Experience:

• Strong knowledge of child development—physical, emotional, and developmental stages
• Collaborative team player with a professional demeanor
• Excellent communication and active listening skills, especially with parents
• Skilled in conflict resolution; patient and caring approach
• Effective personal and office management; highly organized
• Believes in collaborative student support for successful learning
• Able to work with both small and large student groups
• Background in school and counseling settings
• Willingness to work beyond standard hours and adapt to KOBE’s evolving programs
• Proficient with computer programs and report generation

Duties will include, but may not be limited to:

• Transport student to appointments, school, airport and other places as required
• Plan and provide support for implementing KOBE extra-curricular activities
• Supervise and monitor students’ attendance, academic progress and behaviour
• Implement and plan student case conferences
• Encourage and support student academic tutoring sessions
• Recruit, screen and support Boarding Homes/parents
• Provide emergency assistance and support for students, parents and boarding homes
• Travel within KOBE communities and KOBE student sites when needed
• Adhere to KOBE policies and procedures