POSITION SUMMARY

The G.R.A.D. (Guidance, Relationship, Advocacy, Development) Connector will understand that relationships and advocacy are at the center of this position. The GRAD Connector is responsible for providing advocacy and coaching, as needed, to individual students, their families, and other program stakeholders, to create the best support for the student’s progress through high school. The GRAD Connector monitors attendance, performs participation and learning assessments, and builds ongoing relationships with an assigned number of students. The GRAD Connector will deliver and develop a curriculum based on life skill development, including transitional services to employment and life beyond high school.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma or university degree in relevant field such as Bachelor of Education, Social Service Worker, Behavioural Psychology, Child and Youth Care
• Additional training/experience with students with exceptionalities, or new language learners an asset
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience (i.e. tutor, educator, counselor) with high school aged youth
• Experience working with diverse groups of people
• Experience applying equity practices and informal counseling/coaching techniques

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Current knowledge of high school culture, credit system and challenges youth face
• Knowledge of community resources and social services of students requiring specialized support for legal issues, health issues, or emotional and social development

Skills with time management, organization, conflict resolution and multi-tasking

• Ability to maintain a positive, safe and focused learning environment
• Excellent facilitation skills, including group management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being a “team player”
• Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant software applications
• Understands and implements trauma sensitive approaches to working with clients

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Persons Check
• Must be available to work evenings until 6:30pm, four nights a week
• Valid Driver’s Licence, Driver’s Abstract and proof of vehicle liability insurance as this is a requirement

under KCHC’s insurance provider (HIROC)

• CPR/1st Aid training an asset
• Current Immunization record

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and maintain positive and supportive relationships with students, parents/
guardians and secondary school staff, ensuring students fully participate in

programming as expected for their age or grade level

• Actively assess and analyze specific educational, social and emotional challenges

and gaps as faced by high school students

• Assess, needed supports, case by case, and develop and implement approaches

to deliver those supports

• Refer and monitor students’ access to Programming, maintaining regular contact
• Collect, review and monitor correspondence and documents pertaining to the

student’s progress including, but not limited to, attendance data, school credits,

suspension reports, and learning assessments

• Support and advocate as necessary for students and their parents/guardians in

decisions affecting the educational and social development of students made by

the individual secondary schools and/or from the school board

• Refer individual students and their parents/guardians to other agencies or providers

who might best be able to provide supports or services to meet their needs,
documenting and monitoring all such activities and their effectiveness, ensuring the

systematic follow-up with participants and providers

• Work on-site at schools and in the community in an outreach role
• Work during hours that meet the needs of their caseload

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and

Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practising inclusion

• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES: ACCOUNTABILITY, CLIENT FOCUS, COLLABORATION, CONTINUOUS LEARNING

Position Competencies: Advocacy, Coaching, Communication, Knowledge/Professional Expertise, Relationship Building, Time Management

AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL, TO ABIDE BY AND BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE ETHICS AND STANDARDS SET OUT BY THE RELEVANT REGULATORY BODY OF THE PROFESSION. ALL KCHC STAFF HAVE A DUTY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW KCHC POLICIES, UPHOLD HIGH ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY, USING TACT AND GOOD JUDGMENT IN ALL DEALINGS WITH OTHER STAFF AND CLIENTS. KCHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, RESPECTING AND EMBRACING THE NEEDS AND DIVERSITY OF OUR EMPLOYEES. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY HUMAN RESOURCES. KCHC IS A PROUD LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER! KINGSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES, 263 WELLER AVE. KINGSTON ON, K7K 2V4 WWW.KCHC.CA

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.06-$27.13 per hour
Expected hours: 24.5 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-0