Indigenous Student Advocate

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  • CompanyChippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation
  • Job TypeChild and Youth
  • Required ExperienceExperience in social services field, including work with youth preferred
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsDegree or diploma in Social Services field preferred
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline12/05/2024

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Job Description

CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
INDIGENOUS STUDENT ADVOCATE – FT

PROGRAM AREA: EDUCATION SERVICES
POSITION TITLE: INDIGENOUS STUDENT ADVOCATE
REPORTING PROTOCOL: REPORTS TO THE HILLSIDE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNATE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Indigenous Student Advocate is a member of the Kettle and Stony Point Student Advocacy team. The mandate of this team is to improve secondary school retention and graduation rates. The Indigenous Student Advocate is under the direct supervision of the Indigenous Lead. The Student Advocacy program is a division of the Kettle and Stony Point First Nations Education Services, working under the direction of the Director of Education. The Indigenous Student Advocate will work with students who are members of Kettle and Stony Point attending secondary schools.

Experience and Qualifications

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Minimum of Grade 12 diploma.
▪ Degree or diploma in Social Services field preferred.
▪ Experience in social services field, including work with youth preferred.
▪ Proficiency with computer software including MS Word and internet with email.
▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
▪ Ability to maintain positive professional rapport with secondary students, parents/guardians, and school staff.
▪ Ability to work with First Nation students in a dynamic environment.
▪ Knowledge and understanding of Anishinaabe culture.
▪ Recent clear CPIC and Child Abuse Registry Check.

PREFERENTIAL HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
▪ KSPFN encourages all qualified individuals to apply. However, preference will be given to qualified First Nations people in accordance with KSPFN’ General Principles of the Human Resource Management Policy, section 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, sub-section 24(1)(a) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and section 7 of the Employment Equity Act. First Nations candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration can self-identify themselves in their cover letter.
▪ Successful applicant must provide a current and up to date CPIC and vulnerable sector background check upon hiring.
▪ Successful applicant must provide a copy of their Diploma and other related certificates
▪ Applicants must consent to a full background check upon hiring.

How to Apply

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND DETAILED RESUME BY CLOSING DATE – DECEMBER 5TH, 2024

TO: Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation,
ATTN: HR – Indigenous Student Advocate
Email to: hr.assistant@kettlepoint.org
Mail to: 6247 Indian Lane, Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, ON N0N 1J1
Fax: 519-786-2108
A full Job Description is available: contact the HR assistant at hr.assistant@kettlepoint.org
Interviews will be scheduled shortly after the closing date.