Metis Family Wellbeing Coordinator, Sault Ste Marie, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

About the Role

The Family Well-Being programs mandate is to disrupt and prevent the cycle of violence against Indigenous women by developing policies and resources to support children and youth affected by violence. The strengths-based and prevention-oriented programs developed at the local level by Indigenous partners will reduce the need to bring children into care by supporting families through the least disruptive means possible. The longer-term objectives of the program reflect these, including:

• The reduction of the number of Indigenous children and youth in the child welfare and youth justice systems by reducing the need to bring children into care.
• The reduction of the occurrence of violence in families and the improvement of the overall health and well-being of communities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure that the Family Well-Being program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation.
• Determine courses of action for client-driven needs.
• Facilitate client services such as home visiting, service support assessments, referrals, developing a wellness plan, and attending consultations with clients.
• Provide education/informing/learning through organized, facilitated, or coordinated activities. Participant-based activities (PBAs) are group rather than individual activities that are open to a targeted group of people within the community or the community at large.
• Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to privacy legislation.
• Perform administrative duties and other tasks as instructed by the Program Supervisor.
• Conduct financial reporting specific to your program site and budget.
• Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities as time and financial resources permit.
• Attend training and meetings outside regular working hours.
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of the Healing and Wellness Branch.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment.
• 1 or more years of client services experience.
• 1 or more years of experience working with children aged 0-18.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in social services.
• Knowledge of the Métis Nation and programs offered.
• Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed administrative, organizational, and communication skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift 11.5kg when required.

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