ASD-E Circle of Care Cultural Support Worker (TERM)

Job summary

The Cultural Support Worker supports Indigenous students by creating circles of care through culturally inclusive activities and collaboration with school teams. They provide proactive programs, advocate for students, and implement strategies to strengthen Indigenous identity and academic success.

Job details

ASD-E - Circle of Care Cultural Support Worker POSITION OBJECTIVE: The role of the Cultural Support Worker is to focus on supporting Indigenous students by creating circles of care through cultural inclusive activities, collaboration and communication with the school ESS team, family, Knowledge Keepers, district staff (including each other) and community partners. The goal is to foster a sense of connection and belonging for the student and family in order to increase academic, mental, behavioral and social-emotional success. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: All support and services are developed and provided in collaboration with the student’s support team. Cultural Support Workers contribute to the education of students in inclusive schools and classrooms and provide support by: * Collaborating with the school-based ESS Team to collectively provide input, recommendations and culturally affirming intervention strategies where required. * Providing proactive programs and initiatives designed to support Indigenous students achieve their potential and creating networks of internal and external supports and resources. * Collaborating in the design and implementation of initiatives focused on strengthening Indigenous identity and pride with school staff * Participating in and planning with district-based Indigenous PLC for the purpose of professional learning and organizing cultural experiential learning opportunities for students on their caseload. * Accompanying student(s) to culturally relevant activities during and/or after school hours. * Track workplan as assigned by Indigenous Education Coordinator. Career Guidance and Transitioning * Collaborating with school ESST and Circle of Care Strategic Navigator to support transitions. * Serving as an advocate representing assigned students. Support using the Medicine Wheel Framework * Maintaining a working knowledge of the Wabanaki Framework and culturally affirming practices in order to collaborate with the classroom teachers. * Consulting regularly with teachers of assigned student(s). * Working collaboratively to monitor student progress, based on the common and/or support plan and supplemented by the medicine wheel framework. * Providing student(s) support and guidance (to appropriate supports) to assist them in coping with social-emotional, mental, physical and cultural challenges. * Other duties as assigned. * Note: travel will be expected QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants that are accepted to interview for the position: * Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with Indigenous Children and Youth. * Demonstrate a high degree of cultural competence. * Must have strong ties to First Nation community (ies) * Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills. * Must have the ability to work collaboratively with parents, school staff and community-based organizations. * Have a strong understanding of the developmental stages of child and youth development. * Have a passion to contribute to the well-being and progress of youth * Have experience using strength-based and anti-oppressive approaches * Demonstrate an understanding of trauma assumed care. A combination of education and experience in any of the following essential qualifications: * Restorative, trauma informed, culturally relevant practices * Social-emotional support * Counselling * Social work * Sociology * Indigenous Studies * Psychology * Education Length of position: 10-month contract (until June 30, 2027) Position will report to Principal(s) and Indigenous Education Coordinator PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: tracy.landry@nbed.nb.ca [tracy.landry@nbed.nb.ca] All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. For candidates with valid Work Permits, please review the conditions on your permit. Only those invited to interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Cultural Support Worker supports Indigenous students by creating circles of care through culturally inclusive activities and collaboration with school teams. They provide proactive programs, advocate for students, and implement strategies to strengthen Indigenous identity and academic success.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least two years of experience working with Indigenous children and youth and demonstrate high cultural competence. A strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, and the ability to work collaboratively with community partners is required.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cultural competence
• Indigenous education
• Student advocacy
• Trauma-informed care
• Strength-based approach
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Organizational skills
• Mentoring
• Conflict resolution
• Crisis intervention
• Community engagement
• Program planning
• Social-emotional support
• Case management
• Student Services
• Indigenous Studies
• Advocacy
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Planning
• Career Counseling
• Social Work
• Consulting
• Experiential Learning
• Human Development
• Psychology
• Intercultural Competence
• Sociology
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Support Worker
• Special Education Teacher
• Special Needs Teachers
• Special Education Teachers, All Other

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