Life Skills Program Coordinator

Company: Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence)

Position: Life Skills Program Coordinator - Full-Time Position

Shift: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary: $72,017.00

Closing: September 4, 2026

Locations: Sagatay

Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) located in Toronto, is a diverse, multi-service organization. Through a culture-based approach that addresses the holistic needs of its clients, Na-Me-Res’ mission is to provide temporary, transitional and permanent housing to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness in Toronto, while providing outreach and support services to the broader Indigenous homeless population.

Main Function

This position is responsible for coordinating the life skills portion of the Sagatay program, a supportive healing and learning environment for Indigenous men. The successful candidate will work closely with the care team to support the goals and objectives of the clients and the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Experience working in a social service setting
•  Experience coordinating or supervising a project and/or program
•  Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office
•  Knowledge of Indigenous issues, traditions, and culture
•  Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
•  Ability to work well independently and a part of a team
•  Proficient in written and oral communication

SKILLS REQUIRED:

•  Solid understanding of the issues facing Indigenous communities and systemic barriers
•  Plan and coordinate life skills programming
•  Facilitate client assessments and care plan delivery
•  Identifying, recruiting and coordinating facilitators
•  Supporting and developing program curriculum
•  Identify and build community partnerships
•  Facilitate client interviews and participate in client care meetings
•  Administrative responsibilities include monthly reporting, daily attendance and data collection
•  Financial management

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field
•  3-5 years’ experience working in a social service setting and working within the Indigenous community
•  Successful candidate to provide a current (dated within the last 90 days) CPIC as a condition of employment
•  Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Computer literacy including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office - database software is an asset
•  An understanding of Indigenous history, traditions, culture and approaches

Na-Me-Res encourages First Nation, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply and please identify in their cover letter and connections to their community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those select for an interview will be connected. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, we will make every effort to accommodate you.

A resume, cover letter, and references can be sent to:

Email: jobs@nameres.org

Fax: (416) 652-3138

Mail: Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) Human Resources

26 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2C4