Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking to fill a Wahkohtowin Site Coordinator position. This is a full time position (37.5 hours/week) Wahkohtowin is a Cree word that means kinship or the state of being related. Wahkohtowin- Strengthening Families Project (SFP) is a five-year project funded by the National Crime Prevention Centre under the Ministry of Public Security. The project will implement a new comprehensive model of family based outreach in Winnipeg. Wahkotowin-SFP is a 14-week, curriculum-based program that engages youth who are facing systemic challenges and barriers between the ages 11-17 along with their families. This initiative involves and supports the entire family in developing skills that will enhance parenting skills and empathy and promote effective parenting styles. The program builds decision-making and life skills in youth, including: stress management, conflict resolution, refusal skills, and empathy. It strengthens family bonds and promotes positive communication and the ability to jointly solve problems.
The Wahkohtowin-SFP is a collaborative effort with partners that include Ka Ni Kanichihk, N’dinawe, the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), the University of Manitoba, and the Spence Neighbourhood Association. A Wahkohtowin-SFP Site Coordinator will work at one agency site, in this case Spence Neighbourhood Association, as part of a team of professionals and under guidance from the Project Manager. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Coordinator’s primary role will be to assume site-specific program coordination and management responsibilities, and to supervise and coordinate the activities of the Parent and Youth Group Leaders at their respective site. The Site Coordinator will endeavour to ensure a warm, respectful, and welcoming program environment for participating families and effective program delivery through efficient staff coordination.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Serve as the site host, leading those portions of the weekly sessions where the group assembles as a whole (meals, family practice, evaluations, cultural events, graduations and so on);
- Facilitate oneself with agency policy, and consult with the Project Manager on the proper course of action for all program components;
- Provide close support and monitor the work of the Parent and Youth Group Leaders to ensure fidelity, and staff participation in training events;
- Provide skills-based support and mentoring, problem solving challenging situations; and building relationships within the community;
- Participate in weekly meetings on program days and engage in ongoing youth and family outreach and case management;
- Maintain regular contact with participants, and conduct weekly visits with families;
- Assist in data collection as supervised by the Project Manager and Lead Researcher;
- Greet and assist Elders and visitors and set up and clean up weekly sessions
- Maintain, in cooperation with other team members, the physical facilities of the program site in accordance with accepted norms of health and safety;
- Order and monitor supplies, plan meals and photograph sessions;
- Arrange transportation and child care for families, managing child care for participants when needed;
- Assist with behaviour management and contribute toward participant retention and program sustainability, assuming responsibility for other tasks that may be assigned
Desired qualifications:
The Site Coordinator should:
- Be a detail oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, and writing abilities, strong computer proficiency and demonstrated cultural competency;
- Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable orientation;
- Have credentials and experience in adult and/or youth education, teaching and/or experience in a curriculum- based program setting (a university degree is an asset);
- Must be respectful, sensitive, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and sexual orientation as demonstrated in ability to communicate and interact with other staff, parents/guardians and youth;
- Exemplify the qualities of honesty, integrity, fairness, empathy, patience and trustworthiness when dealing with youth and their families;
- Possess experience in project coordination, program evaluation, and staff training and supervision
- Excel in working collaboratively with culturally diverse, inner-city communities;
- Demonstrate a facility with an anti-oppressive framework and skills in community engagement;
- Cultivate a strong understanding of the Wahkohtowin- Strengthening Families Program model;
- Possess reliable transportation;
- Ability to work independently and under stress;
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and current CPR, (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate is an asset);
- Provide a clear Criminal Record with vulnerable sector completed and Child Abuse Registry check.
Hours and remuneration:
Hours and remuneration: The Employee agrees to fulfill a 37.5 hour work week. SNA agrees to pay $20.15 per hour for a
37.5 hour workweek on a bi-weekly schedule, with hours paid as worked. Required CPP, EI, and tax deductions will be made and employer contributions will be paid. Responsibilities may require flexible hours to be worked (i.e., evenings and weekends).
The Spence Neighbourhood Association would like to encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.
DEADLINE:
Monday, May 30th at noon
SUBMIT RESUME & COVER LETTER TO:
Spence Neighbourhood Association Attention: Jamil Mahmood
615 Ellice Ave, R3G 0A4
E-mail: jamil@spenceneighbourhood.org
