Full-Time Akwe:go Indigenous Children’s Program Coordinator (1 Position)
Job Description
The Akwe:go Program Coordinator is responsible for a program grounded in cultural traditions providing a sense of belonging for urban Indigenous children ages 7 – 12. The program offers a variety of strategies such as one-to-one activities, group activities, and family circles to encourage positive behaviours and wellbeing.
The program supports individualized goals to enhance the child’s area of need; supporting social skills, educational intervention, individuals with disabilities, violence prevention, children in care or at risk of being in the care of the Children’s Aid Society, 2SLGBTQ+ supports, and positive nutrition and physical activity practices. The Akwe:go program provides a space where urban Indigenous children can feel safe to be themselves and accepted.
Requirements:
• Education or experience in social work and/or experience working within Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of Indigenous children and youth
• Ability to work professionally, collaboratively with Indigenous children, youth and their families as well as agency, community and agency personnel
• Knowledgeable about health, social and economical influences that impact Indigenous people in Niagara.
• Ability to file quarterly reports to funders, maintain files, and keep administrative aspects of program up to date.
• Experience managing a program budget, following financial controls, and reporting on financial goals of the program.
• Excellent skills in both written and oral communications
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 software an asset
• Must have valid driver’s licence, Insurance and reliable vehicle.
• Must have or able to obtain a clear CPIC for the Vulnerable Sector.
Closing: March 7th, 2021 @ 11:59 pm
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, proof of education/training and have three references available. Please send with the title of the position in the subject line to: Niagara Regional Native Centre E-mail: careers@nrnc.ca572 total views, 1 today
