SCOPE:

The Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program Coordinator aims to strengthen public health capacity by mobilizing Indigenous communities to promote the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and people, infants and young children (0-6) and their parents/caregivers by reducing barriers for equity deserving families by addressing and providing culturally supportive community needs.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in social work, child and youth work, social service worker, Early Childhood Education or a relevant mix of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years working experience within an Indigenous community
- Experience in case management
- Excellent Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Robust experience in community member advocacy with demonstrated experience providing services to Indigenous women, families and communities
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to speak to large groups to educate and raise awareness
- Strong knowledge of Indigenous and mainstream supports within Simcoe County/Ability to network/create and maintain these relationships
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent understanding of maintaining confidentiality
- Effective computer skills including MS office, Outlook, Excel, MS teams, etc.
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed care, cultural safety, and a willingness to be trained to best represent ONWG and its members
- Valid “G” driver’s license required and a clean driving record and ability to travel within Simcoe County.
- Valid criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen
- Must be willing to work evening and weekends as required

Responsibilities:

- Provide cultural and traditional supportive programming crafts and workshops,
- Provide prenatal and post-natal nutritional support to families, mom’s and children 0-6 years and coach Indigenous women with nutritional supports
- Coordinate and facilitate educational workshops around healthy active living




- Provide crisis support, advocacy and referrals to community resources
- Assist ONWG team in the planning and hosting of organizational-wide special events, programs and ceremonies
- Provide case management and referral services that assist Indigenous women and their families
- Maintain accurate client records; complete intakes, maintain accurate client case notes
- Support Indigenous women by attending meetings and appointments and provide transportation as required
- Develop program materials and resources to share and educate with community services providers and clients
- Complete quarterly reporting and manage budget as required for funders
- Correspondance with clients and community service providers to provide integrated service delivery to enhance program effectiveness and outcomes
- encourage and support the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and people, infants and children (0-6 years) and their parents and caregivers
- Other duties as assigned to ensure program effectiveness
- The Orillia Native Women’s Group is committed to an equitable hiring process and advancing the organizations mandate to align with our organizational values and mission. Preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry. ONWG strongly encourages applicants to self-identify within the application process.
- ONWG welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selections process. ONWG also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+
- AI tools are not used in the screening, assessment interview, or selection of candidates for this position. All applicants are reviewed and evaluated by human decision makers based on qualifications, experience and requirements relevant to the role.

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three (3) professional references to:

Attention: Crystal Sutherland

Project/Office Manager [email protected]

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (Orillia)
🏢 Orillia Native Women's Group
📍 Orillia