Various Positions

EarlyON Coordinator

Healing & Wellness Coordinator

Street Outreach Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Early ON program provides services for indigenous children up to 6 years old.  Currently at the Airport Road location. The position is expected to collaborate effectively with team members in the support of services to clients and delivery of community activities/events.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Healing and Wellness Coordinator Program focuses on the improving Indigenous health and reduction of family violence which is achieved through the provision of services for those most at risk, notably women and children. The delivery of programs and services are culturally appropriate and address the prevention, aftercare and concurrent impacts of family violence on health. Services include but are not limited to the coordination and facilitation of cultural teachings, healing circles, peer counselling, crisis intervention, education, and training.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Street Outreach Worker will establish a presence and build rapport with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Your informed approach will assist FNMI peoples who are experiencing homelessness to reconnect in meaningful ways that will assist them to establish feelings of rootedness in addition to being physically sheltered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) Diploma

2.       Minimum of 1 year employment experience as an ECE, an asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Social Work Degree, Registered or eligible to register with the College of Social Work & Social Services

2.       2 years of related employment experience

3.       Trauma Informed Care training, an asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Humanities, Human Service, Social Services Diploma or related field,

2.       Lived expertise with the homeless population, an asset

3.       Previous related employment experience, an asset

4.       Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training an asset

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

1.       Up-to-Date Immunization Record

2.       First Aide & CPR Certification

3.       Vulnerable Screening

4.       Driver License and Abstract

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

1.       Vulnerable Screening

2.       Driver’s License and Abstract

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE AS CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.       Driver’s License and  Abstract

2.       First Aid/CPR Certification an asset

3.       Vulnerable Screening

4.       Up-to-date immunization record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Years; Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous children and people, i.e. Residential School, MMIW, Sixty’s Scoop; Ability to coordinate effective delivery of program services; Ability to develop program activities and events independently and in a team approach

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge in domestic violence and its impacts and ability to recognize trauma responses

Knowledge of case management principles and practices; Skills and abilities to facilitate; Knowledge of social and cultural barriers focused by urban Indigenous communities; Excellent skills and ability to communication both verbal and written

Strong computer skills and abilities including database reporting; Experience working within an Indigenous organization is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: