Department: South Slave Divisional Education Council
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Resolution, NT.
Department Information South Slave Divisional Education Council
Job Information The School Wellness Worker provides students and families with information and support by working closely with the Inclusive Schooling team at the District and School level, to provide a variety of individual, family, group and mental health and referral services to help students and families. You will need to be informed about community services, programs, and resources so that effective and efficient referrals and placements can be made when required.
You will be familiar with many of the challenges facing students and families at home, school and in the community, and works with them to encourage full and healthy participation in school and in the community. You will also be familiar with current research about the issues facing students and families and effective strategies and practices to address these issues.




You will work to ensure that decision-making processes, rules, procedures, and policies at all levels promote health and well-being and shape a respectful, welcoming, and caring setting which will include having school personnel follow and adhere to legislation including Child and Family Services Act, NWT Education act and amongst other legislations.
To be considered for this role, you must have a post-secondary program in the Social Sciences field and one (1) year of experience providing support programs for children and families.
GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 195 MCDOUGALROAD BOX876 FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0 Tel (867) 872-8044 Fax (867) 872-3298 [email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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📌 School Wellness Worker (Northwest Territories)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Northwest Territories