Community Learning Coordinator/Instructor
Program: Indigenous Social Work Program (Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work)
Delivery Site: Yellowhead Tribal College
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Learning Coordinator is responsible for organizing, delivering, and managing activities related to the community learning component of the program. The Community Learning Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring that the community learning component of the program is aligned with current ACSW social work diploma program standards.
In relation to NIAB (2019), the Community Learning Coordinator is a faculty member who holds a leadership responsibility for the coordinator administration and organization of the Program’s Community Learning components. This person facilitates the processes related to securing community learning placements. This faculty member will have community practice experience, a demonstrated commitment to social work education that is grounded within local knowledge systems, pedagogical and practice skills required to negotiate the complexities of community learning contexts, and the interpersonal skills required to compassionately support students, Community Learning Liaisons, and Community Learning Facilitators. This person will normally hold, at a minimum, an MSW education credential or assessed equivalency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
In order to maximize availability to students, Community Learning Liaisons, and Community Learning Facilitators, the Community Learning Coordinator maintains regular office hours that generally coincide with YTC's regular work hours. From time to time, the Community Learning Coordinator will be required to work outside of these regular hours and therefore maintains a flexible schedule.
YTC is committed to providing a healthy work environment that fosters teamwork, nurtures collegial relationships, and is free of lateral violence and all other forms of harassment. Performance evaluations are designed to support the employee’s professional development goals and to recognize employee achievements and contributions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Community Learning Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with the Department Head to ensure that all aspects of community learning meet current ACSW program standards
Identifying and securing community learning placements
Organizing and delivering Practicum Orientation Sessions for students and Community Learning Liaisons/Facilitators
Supporting students and field supervisors with the completion of required practicum documents
Engaging and supporting students throughout the duration of community learning
Maintaining regular contact with students and field supervisors through site visits
Developing and delivering professional development workshops for Community Learning Liaisons/Facilitators
Developing and submitting monthly community learning reports to the Department Head
Collaborating with Elders and Program faculty and other staff as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Commitment to Indigenous control of Indigenous education
Strong team collaboration skills
Compassionate, respectful communication
Strong oral and written communication
Sound judgment and discretion
Ability to manage complex tasks
Strong time management skills
Flexibility and initiative
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Social Work or equivalent graduate-level degree with a Bachelor of Social Work
Current Registered Social Worker (RSW) status with the Alberta College of Social Workers
Valid Driver’s License
HOW TO APPLY
Email cover letter and resume to:
felicia.dosunmu@ytced.ca or joy.sandy@ytcadmin.ca
Closing Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.
ABOUT YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE
Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution in Treaty 6 territory. We provide accredited programs in a flexible, supportive academic environment that nurtures Indigenous cultures and traditions.
http://www.ytced.ab.ca
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