Posting Number: 2223-104 Date: February 24, 2022

To: External Applicants

Position: 1.0 FTE Temporary Youth Outreach Worker

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately for the anticipated duration until June 30, 2023 inclusive

Schedule Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week (working the school

schedule)

Location: Mine Centre School

Rate of Pay: $30.87 - $36.32 per hour plus vacation pay

Application Process: Applications must include the Board’s Application Form, a cover letter,

current resume and the Reference Authorization Form, including three
employment related references (two of which must be from a current or
recent supervisor).

Please submit application to: Human Resources Department

Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Fax: (807) 274-1950
Email: humanresources@rrdsb.com

Accommodation in the recruitment process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

For further clarification or questions please contact
Jeffrey Carr, Principal, Mine Centre School, 807-599-2843

Closing Date: Monday March 6, 2023 at noon

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title: Youth Outreach Worker
Team: School Support Services
Reports to: Reports dually to the Special Education

Administrator/Principal School Support Services and to
the Principal of the school

Employee Group: Non-Union
Location: Various School Sites
Date Completed: June 1, 2022
Date Revised: June 1, 2022

POSITION PURPOSE

The Youth Outreach Worker is a key member of the School Support Services team and the
School(s) at which they are assigned. They are responsible for re-engaging students and
supporting their successful re-entry to school. The incumbent plans and coordinates outreach
to families and at-risk youth, shares supportive programming information and assists in re-
connections with the school system. This may include but is not limited to eliciting, receiving, and
sharing information about interests, concerns and needs of the youth, providing information
regarding relevant programs, services and opportunities, and enabling and supporting positive
participation in the school community. The Youth Outreach Worker conducts planning activities
in-person as well as online to foster a positive school-family-student relationship. Responsible for
incorporating land-based learning into the classroom and providing related professional learning
for staff. Additionally, the Youth Outreach Worker provides school staff professional learning and
development to support re-engagement of students and their families.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 2-yr College diploma in a relevant area of study (e.g. Social Services Worker)
• 1-3 years related practical experience
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Education system and experience working in a school

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• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize

• Ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in a computerized office environment
• Ability and willingness to travel for Board related business requirements
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT

• Based upon individual needs, works with students to create a positive working

• Supports students in finding strategies for dealing with challenges such as anxiety at

• Works as part of a broader team to convey input on student needs and deliver effective

• Participates in one-on-one activities of the student’s choice to build positive relationships

• Supports individual students and provides group support with the development of

LAND-BASED LEARNING

• Using partnership and local community resources, connects students with cultural and

• Works with Indigenous Leaders and community partners to offer a wide range of unique

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT

• Plans, organizes, and delivers various extra-curricular activities such as but not limited to

• Engages students in-person as well as online.
  

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• Creates videos and challenges for family participation.
• Participates in various activities to engage families with the school (e.g. cooking; bingo).

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING

• Participation in board wide professional development, as well as school-level meeting as

• Provides weekly/monthly content for the school/board newsletters, which highlights

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in school environment
• Protentional risk of injury
• Occasional exposure to stressful conditions when working with students at-risk
  

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