Metis Family Wellbeing Coordinator

Job title:

Metis Family Wellbeing Coordinator

Company

Métis Nation of Ontario

Job description

002 – Metis Family Wellbeing CoordinatorKitchener, Suite 203 – 493 Lancaster Street, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Req #153Tuesday, December 17, 2024Closing Date: January 12, 2025Hybrid PositionMNO’s culture is at our coreThe MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan

• Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day’s for regular employees and 20 day’s for management
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development

• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province

• Other perks

• Employee Assistance Plan
• Telemedicine plan
• Health care spending account
• Goodlife corporate membership discount
• Bell Mobility’s exclusive partner program
• Staple’s corporate discount
• Dell member purchase program
• Mark’s corporate discount

About the roleThe Métis Family Well-Being programs mandate is to disrupt and prevent the cycle of violence against Indigenous women by developing policies and resources to support children and youth affected by violence. The strengths-based and prevention-oriented programs developed at the local level by Indigenous partners will reduce the need to bring children into care by supporting families through the least disruptive means possible. The longer term objectives of the program reflect these, including: The reduction of the number of Indigenous children and youth in the child welfare and youth justice systems by reducing the need to bring children in to care; the reduction of the occurrence of violence in families and the improvement of the overall health and well-being of communities.What you will be doing

• Ensure that Métis Family Well Being program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
• Determining courses of action for client-driven needs.
• Facilitate client services such as home visiting, service support assessments, referrals, developing a wellness plan, and attend consultations with client.
• Provide education/informing/learning through organized, facilitated or coordinated activities. Participant based activities (PBAs) are group rather than individual activities that are open to a targeted group of people within the community or the community at large.
• Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
• Perform Administrative duties, and other duties as instructed by the Program Supervisor
• Financial reporting specific to your program site and budget
• Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services
• Participate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permit
• Attend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of Healing and Wellness Branch

QualificationsMandatory qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment
• 1 or more years’ experience in client services experience
• 1 or more years’ experience working with children 0-18
• Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in social services Requirements:
• Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
• Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Well-developed administrative, organizational and communication skills in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift 11.5kg when required

AODA StatementThe Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.Special Services OrganizationThe Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Expected salary

$48490 per year

Location

Kitchener, ON

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:11:55 GMT

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