Job opportunity
School Wellness Specialist Ross River
Government of Yukon
Support Kaska Dena learners in Ross River as a School Wellness Specialist using social work and collaborative student supports. Full-time work includes 10% Yukon travel.
The Government of Yukon is seeking a School Wellness Specialist for Ross River School through the First Nation School Board. This term position supports students, families, and staff through assessments, consultation, case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and referrals. The work is grounded in Kaska First Nation ways and delivered with clinical oversight from Student Support Services. Collaboration includes the Kaska Dena First Nation, educators, families, community service providers, and the broader school community.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct wellness supports to students, families, and staff
Assess learner concerns and coordinate supportive services
Deliver consultation, counselling, crisis intervention, and referrals
Localize supports in partnership with the Kaska Dena First Nation
Work collaboratively with educators and community service providers
Requirements:
Post-secondary social work degree or equivalent
Experience supporting children and youth socially and emotionally
Social work services experience including assessments or case management
Restorative practices or critical incident response training
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and Yukon travel willingness
Bring social work expertise, restorative practice knowledge, and collaborative support skills to Ross River learners and families.
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Apply on source site The Government of Yukon is seeking a School Wellness Specialist for Ross River School through the First Nation School Board. This term position supports students, families, and staff through assessments, consultation, case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and referrals. The work is grounded in Kaska First Nation ways and delivered with clinical oversight from Student Support Services. Collaboration includes the Kaska Dena First Nation, educators, families, community service providers, and the broader school community.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct wellness supports to students, families, and staff
Assess learner concerns and coordinate supportive services
Deliver consultation, counselling, crisis intervention, and referrals
Localize supports in partnership with the Kaska Dena First Nation
Work collaboratively with educators and community service providers
Requirements:
Post-secondary social work degree or equivalent
Experience supporting children and youth socially and emotionally
Social work services experience including assessments or case management
Restorative practices or critical incident response training
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and Yukon travel willingness
Bring social work expertise, restorative practice knowledge, and collaborative support skills to Ross River learners and families.
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