Mi'kmaq/L'nu Student Support Worker - Barrington/Shelburne Schools - Permanent 2025 (88780)(2)

Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 09/02/2025 

Position Type: Permanent

“Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students and families we serve. TCRCE has an Employment EquityPolicy and we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and those who have experienced employment barriers. If you are a member of one of the equitygroups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form, your cover letter or your resume.” 

Position:Mi’kmaq/L’nu Student Support Worker

Reports to:The Mi’kmaw Services Coordinator (and applicable School Principal)

Location:Barrington / Shelburne County Schools

The Mi’kmaq/L’nu Student Support Workerwill be available to students who are indigenous, and culturally or socially at risk. Their primary role will be to monitor and provide support to these students and their families, as well as being a liaison between the school and the Mi’kmaw Community. The overall objective is to strengthen self-esteem, improve academic success and attendance by fostering a positive environment of good will, respect and dignity among students, parent/guardians, school administration, teachers, and all community members. The SSW requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The SSW works 7.5 hours per day, however is often required to work outside of regular school hours.

Qualifications 

• Must be a person of Mi’kmaw descent;
• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in Human Services, Social Services or related field; or
• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years working with Mi’kmaq youth;
• A valid driver's license and a vehicle, or access to a vehicle;
• Experience in Mi’kmaq Community-based work;
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds;

Characteristics 

• Knowledge of Mi’kmaq Community, Ways of knowing and Being, Netukulimk, Etuaptmumk, and Mi’kmaq language;
• Knowledge of issues facing Mi’kmaq students within the context of education and schooling;
• Knowledge of how race, class, and gender and other forms of discrimination impact Mi’kmaq youth;
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively as part of a team involving youth, teachers, parents, agencies, and surrounding communities;
• Committed to removing barriers, establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship with Mi’kmaq and non-Mi’kmaq peoples;
• Familiarity with the term “Reconciliation” and the 94 calls to action;
• Awareness of Residential Schools and the impact it has on the Mi’kmaq;
• Above average interpersonal skills, with written and verbal communication skills;
• Willingness to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Mi’kmaq community served by the schools and to attend related community meetings;
• Knowledge of, experience in, and commitment to the principles of race relations, cross cultural understanding, and human rights;
• Knowledge and experience in mediation and conflict resolution

Accountabilities

• Support and arrange activities and presentations in Treaty Education;
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks independently;
• Promote/engage students and staff in relevant community celebrations/activities;
• Participate in regional orientation process;
• Establish a method for tracking and monitoring students progress and relaying appropriate information home;
• Monitor student attendance and complete regular check-ins with caseload students, teachers, and home;
• Maintain daily notes and submit a written monthly report;
• Promote increased contact between students, parents and teachers. In cooperation with guidance counselor(s), MCEA, students, and parents discuss options of educational goals and appropriate course selection;
• Promote healthy relationships and community partnership based on individual needs;
• Participate in Parent Teacher meetings, TST, CLT’s, staff meetings and other arranged meetings for caseload students or assigned school;
• Attend Monthly MCEA meetings arranged by the Regional Coordinator of Mi’kmaq Services;
• Have the ability to monitor, assess, evaluate and report on the progress of Mi’kmaw youth;
• Attend the annual MCEA conference.

Along with the above, Mi’kmaq/L’nu Student Support Worker'sperform other assigned duties which are within the scope of the mandate of the Mi’kmaq Services Program as assigned by the Principal, and/or the Regional Coordinator of Mi’kmaq Services.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume -you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required -failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/