Job Description
002 - Metis Family Wellbeing CoordinatorSault Ste. Marie, 134 John Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Req #74Wednesday, July 17, 2024Closing Date: July 30, 2024Contract Position, End Date: February 28, 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 You4% Vacation payPension planAnnual paid two-week holiday closure in December16 paid public and employer holidays15 paid health & wellness daysChallenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional developmentSubstantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growthAn opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the ProvinceOther perksEmployee Assistance PlanTelemedicine planGoodlife corporate membership discountBell Mobility's exclusive partner programStaple's corporate discountDell member purchase programMark's corporate discountAbout 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 doingEnsure that Métis Family Well Being program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime PurposeDetermining 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 legislationPerform Administrative duties, and other duties as instructed by the Program SupervisorFinancial reporting specific to your program site and budgetReflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and servicesParticipate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permitAttend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hoursFulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of Healing and Wellness BranchQualificationsExperience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment1 or more years’ experience in client services experience1 or more years’ experience working with children 0-18Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint)Preferred QualificationsDegree or diploma in social servicesKnowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offeredKnowledge of Indigenous programs and servicesAbility to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervisionWell-developed administrative, organizational and communication skills in order to meet deadlinesAbility to lift 11.5kg when requiredBilingualism would be considered an assetAODA 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.Please note, all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption. This condition of employment is effective for all employees, full or part-time, permanent or contract, whether working remotely or not, as of November 1, 2021.The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).Métis Nation of Ontario
Apply
Go Back