Academic Advisor

• Promote Students' Personal and Social Development
• Enhance Students' Academic Achievement
• Coordinate Linkages between Families, the School and the Community
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with community Elders, cultural advisors and parents/guardians of students.
• Supports students and parents/guardians in identifying, planning for, and accessing professional services to support student wellness needs.
• Fosters relationships and builds partnerships with community supports (hospitals and clinics, medical professionals, mental health and addictions, community agencies, LGTBQ+, RCMP School Resource Officers, etc.).
• Acts as an advocate for students and their families and is active within the school and community to increase education and awareness of health and wellness.
• Knowledgeable of community agencies, their mandates, and referral procedures.
• Assists in the referral and advocacy process for community based resources and outside agencies including Health Services and Mental Health.

• Diploma or degree in a related human services field.
• Extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, families and social service agencies.
• Knowledge of emotional/behavioural disorders, special needs education, family violence, poverty, suicide prevention, addictions, bereavement and adolescent relationships.
• Clean criminal record check including vulnerable sector clearance.
• Knowledge of the Cree culture and the traditions of the local First Nations communities.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work successfully with students with challenging behavior.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills – ability to listen and build consensus with internal and external stakeholders, work effectively as part of a variety of teams.
• Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice, and awareness of relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to organize, evaluate, communicate and present information, both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.

First Aid qualification or skills preferred.