Job Description

Position:

Indigenous Family Support Program Coordinator

Location:

Barrie, ON

Term:

Full-time, fixed-term contract until March 31, 2025, with possible extension

Salary:

$49,600.00 + benefits

Closing Date:

January 24, 2025

Who We Are

The vision of the Barrie Native Friendship Centre is to improve the quality of life for all Indigenous people in the area, regardless of legal definition by providing a gathering place which promotes unity and wholistic healing within the community at large. This is accomplished through a network of culturally based programs, services and teachings.

Job Purpose

The Indigenous Family Support Program Coordinator for CAPC/CPNP will provide responsive groups to pregnant women and new moms, and to parents with children birth to six years of age, who face barriers such as low income, low literacy, lack of transportation etc. Groups will be provided in partnership with the Barrie Native Friendship Centre within the guidelines of the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP). The Group Facilitator will promote the groups and complete intakes for new participants.The applicant will work as part of a team in a dynamic environment that works collaboratively to optimize relationships with team members, BNFC members, and our organizational partners.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and implement meaningful one-to-one and group-based activities designed to meet the goals of participants and program objectives.

Evaluate programs and services on an ongoing basis to ensure the delivery of group-based, culturally relevant programming.
Assist in all or designated parts of planning, organizing, recruiting families, flyer development, delivering workshops or other parent education activities as needed.

Debrief weekly with co-facilitators, guest speakers, and children's programmers.

Ensure that outcomes specified for each group session and/or workshop as well as individual participants have been achieved.

Promote awareness and ensure access to the program through a variety of outreach efforts and promotional activities.

Complete intakes for potential CPNP and CAPC participants within the specified guidelines.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant files, consent forms and statistics.

Provide wrap-around services and a strengths-based action plan for each individual direct-service user.

Organize food supplements, childcare and transportation, within guidelines.

Evaluate the groups on an ongoing basis and implement program modifications or changes where necessary.

Provide leadership in community efforts to address the barriers facing CAPC/CPNP families (such as poverty, low literacy, transportation etc).

Accurately report and ensure all program objectives are being met in accordance with agreements.

Promote and incorporate Indigenous languages, practices, and beliefs throughout all programs and services.

Maintain strict confidentiality.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain positive relationships with community agencies, businesses and others.

Provide leadership in community efforts to address the barriers facing CAPC/CPNP families (such as poverty, low literacy, transportation etc).

Advocate and raise awareness on issues commonly experienced by CAPC/CPNP families.

Working collaboratively with Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children programmers and other BNFC programs and services.

Working and contributing with the team to organizational wide special projects (ie. Community events, Food Baskets, etc.) when needed. Representing BNFC when required in committee meetings on behalf of BNFC's Executive Director. Working collaboratively with BNFC Combined Court Worker on family court matters, where appropriate. Assist with planning and implementation of BNFC Children's Camps and PA Day Activities, when required. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, health promotion, Early Childhood Education and/or a combination of an equivalent and relevant education

Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach

Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous children and families.

Exceptional knowledge of Indigenous historical and contemporary issues

Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated and related work experience within an Indigenous community or organization

Experience with computer software, including software for data collection.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational, research, data analysis, and report writing skills.

An ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Competencies

Accountability

Approachability

Compassion

Integrity and trust

Problem solving

Decision quality

Composure

Managing and measuring work

Team player

Employment Conditions

Specific employment conditions are specified in an employment contract with the Executive Director.

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends

Valid Ontario Driver's License, use of own insured vehicle

CPR and AED Certificates

You will normally be required to work based out of 175 Bayfield St Barrie, ON L4M 3B4. The hours of work are 9am to 5pm with possible evenings and weekends as required. You may be required to be mobile for the purposes of carrying out your job duties.

Physical requirements

Working in an office-sharing setting and working within the community. Supporting individuals and families in a group setting. Planning and facilitating programs from start to finish, at the friendship centre and within the larger community. Working with vulnerable sectors (babies, children, individuals with mental health & addictions, etc).

Please send cover letter, resume, and three (3) written reference letters to: Email: p.russell@bnfc.ca

ATTENTION: IFSP Coordinator Job Posting

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code - Special Programs

Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Extended health care On-site parking
Experience:

Childcare: 2 years (required) Indigenous commuity: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person