Wasa-Nabin Program Coordinator

Company: M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre

The M’Wikwedong IFC is currently accepting applications for the full time position (35 hrs/week) of Wasa-Nabin Program Coordinator.

M’Wikwedong IFC is an Indigenous not for profit organization. We are culturally based and community focused, and committed to driving positive change for the community. As a staff member of M’Wikwedong IFC you will have opportunity for professional growth, access to Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and a generous benefit package. Salary for this position is $45,000 (prorated).

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Wasa-Nabin Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating various youth events, services, activities and functions with educational, recreational and culturally appropriate components following the core values of M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre.They will act as a role model to youth and provide leadership, guidance, training and advocacy support on the youth’s behalf to ensure the effective delivery of the Wasa-Nabin Program such that the needs of youth 13 – 20 years of age, self-identified Indigenous, and as “at risk” are met in a timely and culturally sensitive manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the development and implementation of a full range of program services as identified in the MNCRC Annual Service Plan.
• To ensure that the Wasa-Nabin program is grounded in culture-based youth development principles and practices.
• To promote awareness and ensure access to the Wasa-Nabin Program.
• To promote the development of protocols and referral agreements as appropriate to meet the developmental needs of Indigenous youth in the community with other agencies when required.
• To conduct a needs assessment for youth and to develop a plan of action to meet the needs of youth referred to the Wasa-Nabin Program.
• To refer youth to appropriate services as required to meet the needs of the youth and to document the results of these referrals.
• To conduct/facilitate case conferences as necessary to ensure needs of youth are met.
• To co-ordinate individual and group activities (physical, social) as required to meet needs of program clients.
• To ensure supervision of all Wasa-Nabin program activities.
• To liaise with community youth services.
• To assist in youth development through increasing life skills, safety awareness, nutrition and healthy physical development activities, anti-violence training and youth diversion initiatives.
• To increase cultural understanding of youth and their families.
• To engage in “one to one” peer support, as youth require.
• Arrange all advertising/marketing of Wasa-Nabin events as approved.
• Follow all policies and procedures of M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre.
• Provide quarterly reports to the Board of Directors through the Executive Director.
• Work as part of a team and communicate with staff members, community professionals and other service providers to ensure that all services and referrals are coordinated for the direct service users.
• Maintain and control inventory of Wasa-Nabin equipment and supplies.

Qualifications:  

• College or university degree in related field is an asset
• Proven youth supervisory, leadership and problem-solving skills and experience working with children/youth in leadership capacity
• Proven working knowledge and understanding of Urban Indigenous Youth issues, dynamics, and knowledge of local related services and programs.
• Excellent organizational and activity planning skills.
• Proven communication skills, verbal, written and digital.
• Computer skills including Word processing, spreadsheets, databases
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete responsibilities and work as a team player with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to complete responsibilities within stringent time restrictions.
• Demonstrated high level of tact, discretion and confidentiality in dealing with clients and service agencies and to seek direction and approval where appropriate and as needed.
• Knowledge of traditional practices (i.e. traditional beliefs, values and ceremonies)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory CPIC- Vulnerable Sector
• First Aid/CPR training is an asset.

M’WIKWEDONG IFC is a highly flexible organization offering additional compensation including paid cultural days, paid holidays beyond mandatory Employment Standards, paid shutdown over the Christmas holiday week, and health benefits. M’WIKWEDONG IFC health benefits are offered to full time permanent employees who work more than 25 hrs/wk, employees will be able to enroll upon the successful completion of their (3) three-month probationary period.

M’WIKWEDONG IFC is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, M’Wikwedong IFC will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

M’WIKWEDONG IFC strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, M’Wikwedong IFC will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Indigenous people, M’WIKWEDONG IFC shall give preference to Indigenous people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 references to hrdirector@mwikwedong.com indicating – Wasa-Nabin Coordinator Posting or in an envelope marked by October 14th, 2024:

CONFIDENTIAL- Wasa-Nabin Coordinator Position

Human Resources Director

M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre

1045 3^rd Ave. West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5W6