Company: Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Organization:         Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor

Job Title:                Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator Particulars:            32 Hours per week

Location:                2929 Howard Ave., Windsor, ON N8X 4W4

Job Purpose:

The Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Program provides wholistic and culture-based supports to be responsive to the needs of mental health and addictions for urban Indigenous individuals and families, with a focus on trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches. IMHWP workers deliver individual and group services including peer counselling, sharing circles and other traditional and land-based activities that support the achievement of a Good Mind.

Education:

• Relevant Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Mental Health and/or related training and minimum of 2 years work

Experience/Job Requirements:

• Experience in program development, design, implementation and evaluation
• Practical work experience in social work, psychology and/or mental health services (minimum of 2 years preferred)
• Proficiency in the use of computers, word processing and data base software
• Experience in case management, case conferencing and compiling statistics
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills, as well as presentation, human relations and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in working with Indigenous people, communities and organizations with an understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions and language
• Able to work flexible schedule, including extended hours or weekends as required
• Must have a valid Ontario Drivers’ License or access to an insured vehicle for client transportation and able to travel

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Link and network with culturally appropriate Indigenous and non-Indigenous agencies, organizations, services, to promote and provide services for Indigenous people who are experiencing mental health
• Promote and organize culturally appropriate, social, recreational and program activities that minimize the negative effects of mental health in the Indigenous individual, family, and community
• Provide culturally appropriate Indigenous alternatives to existing mainstream programs
• Work with other Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre programs and staff to promote a co- ordinated approach to the Healing and Wellness Team
• Promote the program via design and distribution of flyers, brochures and presentations to organizations/agencies and at community events

• Provide referrals to or service co-ordination of counseling, legal, and/or treatment services for individuals and families experiencing a crisis or traumatic event, including liaise with mainstream services to facilitate case
• Provide one-on-one peer support counseling as needed
• Maintain an up-to-date and confidential client record keeping system and
• Participate with program initiatives, and ensure reporting requirements are accurate, complete and submitted in a timely manner, by the program management policy
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned from time to time i.e. newsletter submission, CAIFC events coordination and planning, attend staff meetings and able to travel as

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE, based on qualifications.

DEADLINE: POSTED UNTIL FILLED

SUBMIT COVER LETTER, COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE LETTER, RESUME AND THREE (3) EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES TO:

Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor 2929 Howard Ave., Windsor, ON. N8X 4W4 Attention: HIRING COMMITTEE

OR EMAIL APPLICATION TO: hiring@caifc.ca

We thank all applicants, however only those that pass the initial screening process will be contacted for an interview. Successful candidate must provide Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.

The Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre (CAIFC) is an Indigenous non-profit, service delivery organization. As such, following the Employment Equity Act, 1993 and the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy according to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Centre will give preference to hire Indigenous Peoples unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Human Rights Act.

As part of the application process, we ask all candidates to submit a one-page (community knowledge) letter providing a brief explanation of how you have experience and practice cultural safety when working in Indigenous communities. You may include your knowledge of the impacts of colonization as part of this explanation.