Education Outreach Worker

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  • CompanyAamjiwnaang First Nation
  • Job TypeEducation
  • Education / CredentialsOntario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline02/14/2025

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Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Title: Education Outreach Worker

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent

Posting Closes/Deadline: March 14, 2025

Tentative Interview Dates(s): March 18/12, 2025

Overview of the Position:

The Education Outreach Worker works closely with community members, current and potential students/learners (secondary to adults learners) to deliver educational services and raise awareness of existing community programs. The Education Outreach Worker will provide guidance and re-engagement; plan and collaborate with external partners to carry out cultural and educational workshops. The Education Outreach Worker will work as a team to assist with identifying specific needs and goals of individuals, assist with support plans, and implement interventions that promote independence and overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

  • Foster positive relations with staff, students/learners, stakeholders, and the community
  • Encourage program participation through outreach strategies
  • Work with students/learners and staff to ensure academic learner plans are followed
  • Support students/learners in meeting their graduation goals
  • Connect student/learners to community agencies and resources, including but not limited to tutoring, health, housing etc.
  • Develop, plan and organize cultural and educational workshops/presentations that enhance programming goals
  • Ensure administrative records are up to date and complete follow-up as needed
  • Assist with planning and carrying out department events
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Other:

  • Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of education and other community programs and services
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • The ability to be a self-started, highly motivated, able to plan, organize, work well independently, and meet deadlines
  • The ability to facilitate discussions with people to understand their needs and access their progress
  • The ability to adapt and respond to the needs of the community
  • Work effectively as a team member and receptive to feedback
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and other media platforms

Minimum Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Post-Secondary education (SSW, CYW)
  • Sensitivity to Indigenous issues

How to Apply

Other Considerations

In accordance with Section 16 Special Programs of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aamjiwnaang Band Members with relevant education/experience (R.S.C 1985, c. H-6, s16 (1-3).

Preference may be given to First Nation candidates with relevant on reserve employment and/or those with knowledge and understanding of Aamjiwnaang and history and community.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Application Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, or fax to:

Aamjiwnaang First Nation

978 Tashmoo Avenue

Sarnia, ON

N7T 7H5

Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer

or

[email protected]

or

519-336-0382 fax