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School Wellness Worker
Recruiter / HR / Admin
#792610
Remote / WFH
Government of the Northwest Territories
Job Description
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Lutselk'e, NT.
Department Information
South Slave Divisional Education Council
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.
To be considered for this role, you must have 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) 872-8242
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.
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This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Lutselk'e, NT.
Department Information
South Slave Divisional Education Council
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.
To be considered for this role, you must have 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) 872-8242
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.
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