Community Support Worker

Job Responsibility: The Community Support Worker supports the capacity of schools as hubs within communities to strategically gather and deploy school-community services and resources in ways that attain better outcomes for students, families and surrounding neighborhoods. Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Student School Readiness
• Increase family, community and student engagement
• facilitate and/or coordinate workshops or support to groups, parenting skills and other student needs;
• Support families of students who have attendance issues;
• refer and/or facilitate learners access to resources in the community, social services, professional services and government programs;
• advocate for clients with institutions, landlords, etc.;
• maintain client records and provide continual updates to Principals, Vice Principals and teachers;
• Create and/or facilitate programs to support well-being and success;
• participate in networking and coalition building with teachers and the wider community;
• perform other related duties within this classification and other related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities, as required;
• continually assess and address ongoing needs;
• Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity;
• Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation;
• Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in an area of study related to human services is an asset;
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience and the ability to lead groups in small and large settings;
• Experience working with adults would be an asset, ex. parent workshops;
• Experience applying computer/technology skills;
• Ability to produce proposals, reports, using data;
• Experience working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups is required;
• An understanding of “The Land, The People, and The Stories” in the context of working with Indigenous families
• A knowledge and understanding of the various relevant population groups within the Winnipeg School Division is preferred;
• Experience working with the students, families and communities of the Winnipeg School Division is preferred;
• Knowledge of child development an asset;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment;
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and provide support;
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• High level of initiative and effective time management skills;
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work;
• Positions may include driving between schools and partnerships;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

How To Apply Click the button "Apply Online" and log into your account. First time users will be required to create a profile to apply.We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request. About Winnipeg School Division WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.