Posting Details - O2503004(O)

Purpose of Position

The NorthStar Program Facilitator will lead and support the daily and internal operations of the NorthStar Program site, providing an environment of belonging for the whole NorthStar Community. This includes planning, coordination, and development of daily after-school program activities and daily nutrition programming, leading and supervising staff in the program centre, and ensuring students and volunteers have knowledge of daily program routines so they can participate fully.

Duties and Responsibilities

Are as established by the Assistant Superintendent - Student Services within the parameters of the job description.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary study related to education, social work, recreation management or another community-based post-secondary program.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role either formally or informally.
• 3-5 years of experience in an organization that serve youth and families, with a demonstrated personal commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
• Experience in program planning and implementation, including formal and informal program evaluation and commitment to best practices in youth development.
• Experience in the understanding of systemic barriers and social challenges that exist for youth in our school systems, with a commitment to improving student experience and outcomes.
• Experience in program facilitation, including planning for group reflection and debriefing practices.
• Experience in direct work with young people in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to fostering a community of inclusion and equity where everyone can feel like they belong.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes during day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and office software for using school attendance systems.
• Demonstrated effective writing skills are required to prepare correspondence and attendance records.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work directly with students in a classroom environment, including the ability to motivate, explain and manage potentially difficult or emotional situations, and to work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply tact and diplomacy skills in dealing with students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to function at the level of knowledge required of the students, e.g., in English, Mathematics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to react to changing demands and prioritize work.
• Strong networking skills to build and sustain relationships between students, families, school staff, and community resources, helping the school find a way to best support a child/family.
• Knowledge of and interest in the public school environment with a demonstrated understanding of the benefits, successes and challenges youth experience in the school system.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet youth where they are, with demonstrated experience in support systems navigation and advocacy.
• May be required to provide student transportation (pick ups and drop offs).
• Must hold a Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in program design, and curriculum development.
• Deeper understandings and experience with the systems youth engage in, including child protection, justice, health and mental health.
• Training in First Aid/CPR, Crisis management and other relevant courses.
• Training and certification in safe food handling.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract with the ability to travel.