Indigenous Student Success Navigator (Internal/External)

Position Summary Cambrian College’s Wabnode Centre for Indigenous Services has an immediate requirement for an Indigenous Student Success Navigator. Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration. Duties and Responsibilities Remain the frontline individual to guide and support Indigenous students to achieve and maintain wellness and academic success throughout the various complexities of their post-secondary journey. Serve as a single point of access as needed for Indigenous students to assist them in connecting with any applicable Cambrian College services, as well as external support services within the Greater Sudbury community with the intention of promoting self-determination. Following the 7 Grandfather teachings, provide one-on-one intervention, group intervention and group/community prevention to address impacts of intergenerational trauma Work within Indigenous worldview, ethics, values and an Indigenous approach to helping in providing services to Indigenous students. This will also involve working to build and support the Wabnode Indigenous Community as a whole, rooted in culture and focused on caring. Complete brief intake assessment for students seeking supports, evaluate complexity of student needs and develop a collaborative plan of action. Effectively de-escalate trigger reactions and provide immediate, short-term crisis response followed by mobile crisis referrals as needed. Provide brief directive support and internal/external referrals as indicated. Liaise with First Nation bands and education units, other sponsoring organizations, and urban Indigenous organizations involved with students. Provide accurate and concise data collection, documentation and evaluation processes as required Qualifications Required Four-year degree in the area of Social Work or a related field. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application) Must be registered, or qualify to register, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Must identify as being of Indigenous heritage (including First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). Five years of experience working with Indigenous people and culture as well as traditional ways of healing and wellness. Experience exercising firm Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous worldview, and intergenerational trauma. Must be an energetic self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills. Possess the ability to balance several complex and ongoing tasks, while maintaining impeccable attention to detail. Excellent planning and organizational skills, along with solid verbal and written communication skills. Must possess highly creative problem-solving skills. Must be a self-directed and energetic professional with the ability to work independently as well as within a team-oriented environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well, and work directly and respectfully with, students, College staff, and members of the community of varying cultures or backgrounds. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Additional Assets/Preferred Community and Health Services Navigation – Graduate Certificate Vacation Days 15 Vacation Days (after one year of continuous service) Mandatory Benefits Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Extended Health Care Dental Care Vision Care Hearing Care Pension Plan Optional Health Care Benefits College Employees Can Purchase The Following Benefit Plans Supplementary Life Insurance Employee Optional Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Spousal Optional Life Insurance Critical Illness CAAT Pension Plan Our employee benefit plan package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Penion Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work. Explore a career choice with a pension at Employee Perks Education and Technology Loan Plan Tuition Subsidy Program Higher Education Funding Technology Loan Plan Family Tuition Bursary Program Discounted Access to Fitness Facility/Fitness Classes #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambrian College