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Elevate Program Facilitator

Eligible Applicants

Internal and external applicants welcome

Status

 

Closing Date

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Contract Duration

 

Location (School)

Saint John High School

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

  • Post-secondary education in social work, education, social justice, psychology or related field
  • Previous experience working with diverse communities and cultures
  • Five years’ experience working with youth
  • Five years’ experience in program planning and facilitation
  • Oral and written fluency in English as well as a second language relevant to the community we serve is required
  • Lived experience as a Newcomer or Immigrant (Asset)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong cross-cultural communication, interpersonal communication and relationship building skills in working with participants, volunteers, community partners agencies and school personnel
  • Specific knowledge of newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues and their respective needs and services
  • Knowledge of current issues and trends related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Strong leadership and programming skills, including the ability to motivate and support student needs
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and establish partnerships to work collaboratively with school staff and community partners

Rate of Pay

$1538.46 bi-weekly

Job Description

Saint John High Sc​hool

Elevate Program Facilitator
Full-time position;
36.25 hours per week;
Term contract effective August 26, 2024 thru July 31, 2025, renewable

 

Job Description
This position is a non-bargaining position with a beginning salary of $1538.46 bi-weekly.  The term of the contract will be August 26, 2024 (or as soon thereafter as possible) thru July 31, 2025.  The contract is renewable, by mutual agreement, thru June 2026. 

The purpose of the Elevate Program is to facilitate the development of social-emotional skills, interpersonal connections and relationships, and provide opportunities for skill development while adhering to a trauma-informed, strength-based program model. The ultimate goal is to build resiliency and connections, thereby addressing barriers impeding the progress of students and assisting them in navigating through mental health and wellness challenges.  The Program Facilitator will be responsible for:

•              Delivering a strengths-based, social-emotional skill development program for 10-15 student participants

•              Working with the school Education and Support Services Team (ESST) to identify program participants, set individualized student goals, and monitor progress

•              In conjunction with community partners and stakeholders, creating and managing volunteer opportunities and mentorships on behalf of Saint John High School  

•              Ensuring proper communication with school personnel and ensuring that all program activity has been approved and supports the identified needs of the students

Reporting to the School Principal, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•              Providing in-person group activity sessions to eligible Newcomer Youth to support their social-emotional wellbeing and skill development

•              Participating in program and activity planning, development and evaluation of all aspects of program delivery, as appropriate

•              Working with the school ESST to develop plans and set goals for program participants;

•              Keeping active and ongoing communication with school staff, community partners and program participants;

•              Providing evaluation, updates and data as needed by the principal, district, and partners regarding opportunities to support program outcomes and the participants’ needs

•              Maintaining knowledge of community resources and initiatives for the purposes of referral and partnership development, especially related to mental health, settlement, drug prevention/use, housing, social assistance, employment, education, physical health, and recreation


A complete resume, cover letter, university transcripts and at least three work related references must accompany the application.

Please send as one complete PDF file or Word document instead of multiple attachments.

 

Send application via email only by 12:00 PM (Noon), August 14, 2024, to:

asd-s.jobs@nbed.nb.ca

Susan Moffatt, Director of Human Resources
Anglophone South School District

Thank you in advance for applying.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Anglophone South School District reserves the right to request a Criminal Record Check.

We are committed to employment equity.

(All facilities in Anglophone South School District are scent reduced environments.)​

Attributes

 

Start Date

7/31/2024

End Date

8/14/2024

ClosingDateText

Closing date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Position Type

OTHER

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