Posting Number: 2324-16 Date: May 10, 2023

To: External Applicants

Position: 1.0 FTE Youth Outreach Worker (2)

Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2023

Schedule Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, 10 months of the

year (school schedule)

Location: Donald Young School (1) & Mine Centre School (1)

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 (one 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
Kim Kirk, Indigenous Education Administrator, 807-2745366-ext 5018

Closing Date: Tuesday May 23, 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 Indigenous Education

Administrator and to the principal of the school
Employee Group: Non-Union
Location: Various School Sites
Date Completed: June 1, 2022
Date Revised: May 10, 2023

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 working with students to help with
attendance and learning involvement. This person works with families and students to achieve
goals. This includes getting to know student needs, and providing information regarding relevant
programs, services and opportunities. Supporting positive participation in the school. The Youth
Outreach Worker conducts planning activities to foster a positive school-family-student
relationship. Responsible for incorporating land-based learning into the school. Additionally, the
Youth Outreach Worker will work as a team with all school staff.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 2-yr College diploma in a relevant area of study (e.g. Social Services Worker)
• 1-3 years related practical experience
• Experience working in a school setting is an asset
• Understanding of the challenges that students face
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and legislation affecting children/youth
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture, values and history
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong team work skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to use computers
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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SUPPORTIVE STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

• 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 the school team in supporting student’s needs.
• Participates in activities of the student’s choice to build positive relationships and

sportsmanship, etc.

LAND-BASED LEARNING

• 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

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• Participates in various activities to engage families with the school (e.g. cooking; bingo).
  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING

• Provides content for the school/board newsletters, which highlights successes of the

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in school environment
• Protentional risk of injury
• Occasional exposure to stressful conditions
• Requirement for some work travel
  

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