Educational Assistant

at  Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education in relevant humanities/social development field or a combination of education, employment experience, personal experience and/or volunteer work.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated reliability in time management.
• Ability to establish relationships with youth.
• Experience working with Indigenous people and possesses an understanding of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
• Strong background working with people whose experiences include sexual exploitation, addictions, justice involvement, and trauma with knowledge and understanding of current and available community resources in these areas.
• Positive, respectful, flexible in times of crisis and urgency.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
  Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:
  Ndinawe Human Resources
  Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.
  Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with youth that emphasize trust, respect, and confidentiality.
• Assist with organizational tasks (photocopying, typing, etc.) and program preparation.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Facilitate group and program activities in collaboration with program facilitator or coordinator when requested; be prepared to facilitate if facilitator is unavailable/or unable to facilitate.
• Develop material for youth to support their learning.
• Engage youth in activities that promote learning and develop their skills.
• Motivate and encourage participation.
• Assist youth with gathering and organizing information and materials, meeting deadlines and training requirements, reviewing materials, and preparation, as assigned.
• Assist youth in resolving interpersonal conflicts.
• Establish positive and respectful relationships with youth and foster an effective learning environment.
• Facilitate independence by reinforcing strategies to help develop problem solving skills.
• Apply strategies to build youth self-confidence and promote independence.
• Maintains positive relationships with external agencies for the purpose of referrals.
• Reinforce an atmosphere of safety and respect.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully, using language and tone appropriate to the situation.
• Interact with staff in a manner that contributes to positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively to support programming; offer individual and group support opportunities.
• Identify work requirements and timelines from written and verbal instructions, asking for clarification as required.
• Assemble, organize, collate, and construct materials according to facilitator direction.
• Operate, maintain, and supervise youth use of specialized devices, equipment, and technologies, following safety requirements.
• Performs other duties consistent with job description and approved Ndinawe services, personal policies and procedures.