Student Advocate

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  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeEducation
  • Required ExperienceExperience working with First Nations children and/or families is considered an asset. Previous employment experience within a school setting is considered an asset.
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline02/17/2025

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Job Description

Position: Student Advocate

Term: Permanent Full-Time, 10-month position, September to June, plus an additional 2-weeks during July and August to be assigned by Life Long Learning Administrator

Department: Education

Division: Life Long Learning

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Posting Date: February 3, 2025

Closing Date: February 17, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Student Advocate will support grade 7 and grade 8, or grade 9 – 12 students and families attending schools within Thames Valley District School Board or other approved schools.Prevention, intervention and advocacy for the safety, health, well-being, and academic success of Oneida students will be outlined in an annual work plan. A focus on basic literacy and numeracy skills, asking for help, time management, class participation and studying/test taking skills are some student success skills to be supported.Additional expectations include working collaboratively with other stakeholders, agencies, and departments; serve a liaison role between provincial school and community, members, and families; and celebrate student success and resiliency.The Student Advocate will foster relationships, integrate into the school culture, and become a valued member of the team in schools attended by Oneida students.

Experience and Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Post-Secondary Degree in Education, Social Work or Child and Youth Studies; OR

Diploma in Social Service Worker or Child and Youth Care;

OR Registration in a program mentioned above with an expected completion date within 2 years.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with First Nations children and/or families is considered an asset.Previous employment experience within a school setting is considered an asset.

How to Apply

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.

The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.). Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected].

Late applications will not be accepted. All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources. To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [email protected].