Job Description

The following job posting and assessment questions were crafted by Kiinago Biinoogi Muskiiki (\xe2\x80\x98Our Children\xe2\x80\x99s Medicine\xe2\x80\x99 in English) in consultation with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and other members of the community. Applications housed on this platform provide a unique opportunity for First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit job seekers to have the option of sharing their whole selves with potential employers, including their lived experience and transferable skills. For more information, visit ourchildrensmedicine.ca

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  The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating culturally based groups and other programs to foster empowerment and self-esteem, direct support to individuals and families as needed and developing and assisting with youth programs as needed.
• The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for implementing the Brighter Futures funding allocation by:

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  Providing opportunities to improve mental wellness services and develop community-based programs;
• Providing information to the community on the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to their wellness and healthy development;
• Supporting community development and provide opportunity for the community to find their own solutions to the wellness needs of children, youth, family and community;
• Ensuring integrated and coordinated care for children, youth and families by coordinating human sectors (health, social services, justice, education, employment, etc.).

Closing Date: Thursday December 15, 2022 @ 12:00PM EST
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in Social Services or a related field
• 2 years of experience working in a First Nations community
• Knowledge of MCFN culture and social structure
• Familiarity with traditional approaches to helping
• Familiarity with MCFN social and health services principles, policy and other service resources
• Knowledge of community development and of the range of methods and techniques that are employed in
• primary prevention
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and management
• Ability to relate effectively to community members
• Ability to effectively interpret community needs and deliver a variety of primary prevention services in the
• social and health support areas
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check
• Class \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d Drivers license and willingness to upgrade to Class \xe2\x80\x9cF\xe2\x80\x9d
• Safe Food Handler\xe2\x80\x99s certificate or the willingness to obtain as soon as possible
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate an asset
• SafeTALK or ASIST Training an asset

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