Community Resource Coordinator

Company: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

The MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION

is accepting applications for the Full Time Contract position of

“Community Resource Coordinator”

Closing Date:  May 6, 2025, at 12:00pm

Job Summary:

• 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:
• 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.).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Will possess a College diploma in Social Services or related field
• Two years’ experience working in a First Nation community

Knowledge

• 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

Skills/Abilities

• 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

Other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification;
• Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check;
• Class “G” Drivers license and willingness to upgrade to Class “F”;
• Safe Food Handler’s certificate or the willingness to obtain as soon as possible;

Assets

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• SafeTALK or ASIST Training

Contract until December 2025

Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current references to:

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Attention:  Personnel Committee

2789 Mississauga Road

 Hagersville, ON

N0A 1H0

Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below.  

A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at HR.Manager@mncfn.ca

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.

Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.