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System Navigator, Human Rights and Equity - Human Rights Office
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September 05, 2024
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Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
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System Navigator, Human Rights and Equity <p>Human Rights Office <p>PASS Grade 4 (under review) $75, 047 to $84, 466 <p>Contract to August 31, 2025 About the Board <p>The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.Staff Wellness <p>At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.<p>Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employees well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.About the Role <p>The System Navigator, Human Rights and Equity, as a member of the Human Rights Office and in collaboration with the Equity and Well-being Department, will work to bridge the gap between equity-deserving students, families and communities and the school system using culturally responsive strategies. The System Navigator provides support to students who are experiencing barriers in navigating the education system, impacting their access to meaningful and equitable education free from discrimination. The System Navigator will collaborate directly with school administration, students and families in proactively preventing and addressing inequities and human rights issues of hate, bias, and discrimination. In addition, the System Navigator will contribute to identifying school-based and systemic barriers that needs to be addressed at the school and system level, contributing to ensuring accountability as outlined in the Boards Human Rights and Equity Action Plan. Duties include but are not limited to: Provide culturally responsive and identity- affirming services to students and families from equity-deserving communities to be able to navigate the school system and other systems (e.g. Child Welfare), and provide guidance with regards to policies, procedures, processes and practices.<p> Engage with students and families regarding their human rights, roles and responsibilities to increase understanding of the Boards Human Rights Policy, the Equity and Inclusion Policy and how to access support from the Human Rights Office, the Equity and Well-being Department, the Special Education department and other system departments and school resources. <p> Support students and families as they interact with HWDSB schools and/or the school board by attending meetings, to empower them through system navigation and facilitation to reduce barriers for the family.<p> Act as a support and advisor to school administration and staff in developing their leadership in relationship and learning partnership with families in culturally and identity affirming ways.<p> Act as an objective third party, to support students and families to address conflicts that have arisen in the school system (e.g. experience with discriminatory behavior or practice, feeling that disciplinary action was unfair, IEPs not being implemented);
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LocationHamilton, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employment
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2024-11-04
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