Position Summary:
The Native Council of PEI (NCPEI) is an Indigenous non-profit organization for off-reserve Indigenous people in Prince Edward Island. The Strengthening Aboriginal Families Effectively (SAFE) Coordinator will work with high-risk off-reserve Indigenous families towards building protective factors that lead to healthy families and reduce the number of Indigenous Children in care. The SECURE Coordinator will also develop a coalition of stakeholders to ensure cultural competency training is ingrained within their organizations and frontline workers.
Role and Responsibilities:
Build the protective factors of high-risk Indigenous families involved in the Child Welfare System.
Provide cultural supports and programming to Indigenous youth in care and their Indigenous Guardian/Grandparents and/or Non-Indigenous caregivers as well as Indigenous youth who have aged out of the care system.
Provide advocacy for parents, children, and youth involved in the Child Welfare System.




Provide home visits, parenting classes, and community workshops as needed.
Facilitate monthly parenting support groups, including a community kitchen, and cultural activity sessions for Indigenous children in care.
Provide trauma reduction counselling for families and individuals.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Post-secondary education/training in social/human services or youth work; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to collect and organize data and provide written reports.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
Vulnerable record check is required prior to commencement of employment.
Tagged as: 42201
Languages: English

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📌 SAFE Coordinator (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 Native Council of Prince Edward Island
📍 Prince Edward Island