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Homestay Manager - International Student Program
Posted on March 28, 2024
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School District #33 (Chilliwack)
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Homestay Manager - International Program <p>Chilliwack School District <p>Chilliwack School District No. 33, located at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley, is one of a few growing school districts in the province. The District is privileged to operate within S'olh Temexw, the traditional territory of the Sto:lo People, enriched by the cultural heritage of the Pilalt, Sema:th, and Tselxweyeqw. <p>Our district serves approximately 14,500 students and employs around 2,100 dedicated employees. Here, you'll find a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment committed to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment. Embracing our core values of Inclusion, Diversity, Kindness, Equity, and Innovation, we collectively strive to meet the present needs of our students, employees and community, while remaining flexible to anticipate and respond to future priorities. Syos:ys letse thale, letsemot one heart, one mind, working together for a common purpose.About the Position: <p>Reporting to the Vice Principal of the International Student Program (ISP), a key function of the Homestay Manager is to promote the Homestay Program and the value of the International Student Program within the community. Responsibilities include, but are not limed to overseeing the recruitment, selection, and ongoing evaluation of Homestay Families; managing a growing team of Homestay Coordinators; overseeing the orientation of new International Students and Homestay Families; ongoing communication with stakeholders; problem solving and handling crisis situations. The incumbent is expected to be available for evening and weekend on-call duties, and, on a rotational basis, monitor the 24-hour emergency phone line. Core Responsibilities Include: In collaboration with the Vice Principal of the International Student Program and Homestay Coordinators, designs, maintains, and revises Homestay Family applications and vetting processes, agreements, records, Homestay Guidelines, International Student placement process, and database profiles, as needed, to meet program, district, and relevant governmental and community agencies needs and requirements.<p> Collaborates with Homestay Coordinators in: The vetting, selection, and placement of homestays. This includes applications, verifying criminal record checks, background checks, home visits, reference checks, and the collection of other relevant information.<p> Making homestay placements as required in consultation with the district staff, agencies, hosts, and natural parents.<p> Organizing airport pick-up and drop-off schedules.<p> Recruiting Homestay Families for short-term and long-term study programs.<p> Promoting the Homestay Program within the community <p> Manages ongoing evaluations of homestays to ensure they are meeting program standards and students needs/expectations. Reports non-compliant families to the Vice Principal of International Student Program.<p> Generates regular communication to Homestay Families.<p> Supports students by delivering presentations, on successful homestay environments, ensuring they have proper documentation and permission when traveling outside of the Lower Mainland, providing arrival and departure information, and assisting with the coordination of medical plans.<p> Orientates new International Students and Homestay Families to the expectations of the Homestay Program.<p> On a rotational basis, monitors the 24-hour emergency phone line.<p> Communicates directly with International Students agents, natural parents, and/or Homestay Families regarding issues that develop.<p> Works collaboratively with the ISP Administrative Assistant in reviewing and confirming financial transactions for the homestay program.<p> Assists in problem-solving student and homestay related issues and guides s
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LocationChilliwack, BC
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2024-05-27
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