Child & Youth CoordinatorShawanaga First Nation Healing CentreJob Term: Full-Time Permanent PositionStart Date: As soon as possibleSalary: To be determinedLocation: Shawanaga First Nation Healing Centre3 Months ProbationPosition SummaryThe Shawanaga First Nation Healing Centre is looking to fill a position as the Child & Youth Coordinator, under the direction of the Executive Director. The Child & Youth Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Healing Centre Staff to improve service delivery for Children and Youth.Roles and ResponsibilitiesSupport Children 7-12 years and Youth 13-24Providing services and supportProvide programs for children and youth using exercise, nutrition and life skillsEnsure utilization of cultural teaching and knowledge throughout all programsOutreach and engage community partners and stakeholders as it pertains to the needs of the children and youth, program deliverablesApply and developed workplan into work environment with the goal of improving the lives of children and youthPromote awareness and ensure access to the programs through a variety of outreach and promotional activitiesWork with Elders, traditional keepers and youth to collaborate, develop Youth Culture Camps that can provide youth with land and community-based activities using traditional knowledgeFacilitate sharing circles that include teaching and discussions opportunities of cultural knowledgeCommunicate with children, youth, families, community and departmentsCollecting,



analyzing and presenting verbal and written information appropriatelyParticipate in community engagement activitiesFlexible to work hours outside the hours of 9 to 4:30 to accommodate respected target groups, as requiredMaintain a valuable relationship with local communities, third party organizationsSkills and QualificationsMinium of three (3) years of demonstrated and related work experienceStrong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture, histories and the impactsKnowledge and understanding of Indigenous child and youth engagement and community outreachKnowledge of traditional teaching, water and land-based activities and traditional medicineExperience in program planning, development, implementation and date collectionAccurately reporting and ensuring all program objectives are metAbility to be a leader and positive role model for children and youthMust process a current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtainStrong computer skillsAbility to work as a team/other programsStrong time management, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multitask and meet deadlinesMust have a valid Driver licenceOther duties as assigned (within reason)Preference may be given to Aboriginal candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/ or those with knowledge and understanding of Shawanaga First Nation history and community.Successful candidates must be able to produce and maintain a clean Criminal Record CheckMonica VermaHR CoordinatorShawanaga First Nation2 Village Rd, Nobel, ON P0G 1G0Tel: (705)366-2526Fax: (705)366-2740Cell: (705)346-0321Email: [email protected]

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