Post-Secondary Transition Program Facilitator / Student Parent Support Worker

Student Parent Support Worker / Post-Secondary Transition Program Facilitator

Full-time Permanent Position, 35 hours per week

Hourly Range: $26.22 – $31.59 per hour, plus Benefits and HOOPP Pension

 Position Summary:

The Student Parent Support Worker/Post-Secondary Transition PF assists with developing and delivering extra-curricular activities and events, for Pathways students. The Student Parent Support Worker/Post-Secondary Transition PF will help students navigate the post-secondary environment and those interested in joining the workforce. The Student Parent Support Worker/Post-Secondary Transition PF will manage a caseload of Grade 12 students and is responsible for organizing and delivering program activities designed to support students academically, build social capabilities, and foster post-secondary readiness. This position’s critical responsibilities include planning, organizing, maintaining safe and effective programs, while creating formal and informal learning environments, programming groups and events, one-to-one meetings, for successful engagement and student participation.

 Responsibilities:

Programing activities:

• • Assist Pathways to Education students with navigating post-secondary institutions, post-secondary application processes, financial assistance support and scholarship application support
  • Work collaboratively with program partners including post-secondary institutions to build and maintain professional partnerships and engaging and relevant programs and events
  • Outreach to and liaise with post-secondary institutions and community organizations
  • Manage a case load with appropriate documentation and record keeping
  • Facilitate and monitor evening programs and events, including tracking and reporting of student attendance and engagement
  • Assist with program development and planning, including organizing special events, guest speakers and excursions
  • Work collaboratively with co-workers and Coordinators, to develop and maintain programs and expectations
  • Maintain networks and relationships with Pathways to Education Program partners to provide training and employment related referrals and opportunities for program participants transitioning from secondary education.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date documentation
  • Participation in on-going Pathways to Education Program evaluation.
  • Other duties as required

Relationship with Students, Parents, and School and Community:

• • Become familiar with the strengths, capacities, and challenges, faced by students enrolled in the Pathways to Education Program through regular bi-weekly contact with students, parents/guardian and school staff;
  • Support Pathways students to attend school regularly, by monitoring attendance and communicating effectively with school staff, parents and program staff;
  • Liaise with school staff, parents, and others working directly or indirectly within the Secondary Schools where appropriate. Ensure Pathways students receive their financial supports and distribution is tracked efficiently;

Administration and Team Work:

• Collect school attendance, and credit summaries from schools on a regular basis and manage records;
• Complete reports on activities and programs
• Document interactions with students, parents, school staff, and others, in accordance with program policies in the Pathways database. Documentation should include support provided, referrals, updates, students’ accomplishments, and students’ challenges.
• Participate in team meetings to ensure that there is strong collaboration, between all Pathways staff and program components;
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation and program development efforts, including the development of workshops and specialized activities designed to meet the needs of students
• Maintain knowledge of Secondary School curriculum, and a working knowledge of post-secondary requirements.

Qualifications and Skills required:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Education, Child and Youth work, Social or Community Development work;
• Knowledge of Ontario Secondary School curriculum and challenges, preferably gained through direct experience with secondary school teachers, administrators and support staff
• Experience utilizing post-secondary systems and application databases (OUAC, OCAS, OSAP)
• Experience in supporting youth navigating post-secondary options (university, college, apprenticeships, trades, and or employment)
• Experience working with youth with a variety of learning styles and learning needs,
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for high school aged youth
• Direct experience and knowledge of supporting youth within an educational, setting
• Experience in working in partnership arrangements through collaborative methods
• Experience and foundational knowledge on approaches to providing support to a wide spectrum of youth needs;
• Proficient at a high level with digital communication methods & platforms
• Knowledge of and experience in de-escalation methods
• Experience understanding group dynamics, and anti-oppression principles
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Understanding of and grounding in adolescent development
• Ability to work collaboratively within, and across teams
• Understanding of Anti-oppression principles
• Able to work effectively with a diverse client population including people with various cultural, and economic backgrounds, mental health and/or addictions issues
• Knowledge of the Regent Park area and issues affecting families living within the Regent and Moss Park Communities
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the safety of clients and staff

This position involves flexible hours to include weekday evenings (occasional weekends).

Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community. This is a bargaining unit position with OPSEU Local 5115.

Please submit your resume and cover letter noting the job title in the subject line by November 26, 2024 to:  jobs@regentparkchc.org

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.

To protect the health and well-being of our clients and employees, Regent Park Community Health Centre has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Individuals with valid medical or human rights-based exemptions, will be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.