Spence Neighbourhood Association (SNA) is looking for a coordinator for our Cultural Integration Youth Outreach (CIYO) Project. This is a 37.5 hour/week position.
The CIYO Coordinator is a highly motivated individual with experience in project and staff management. They will be coordinating the CIYO project as well as supporting and supervising outreach staff directly and youth staff alongside the Youth Programs Manager. The CIYO project creates intensive mentorship relationships with at-risk Aboriginal and Newcomer youth while working on goal development, cultural exploration and identification, and connecting them to supports within the community.
Main Duties Include:
- Provide overall coordination, promotion and evaluation for CIYO project
- Oversee reporting, proposal writing and new project development
- Support and supervise program staff and volunteers through coaching, conflict resolution, crisis management and achieving project goals.
- Conduct staff reviews, disciplinary and hiring procedures
- Facilitate regular staff meetings and professional development
- Oversee Restorative Justice process and behaviour management within SNA youth programming
- Maintain project budget and oversee cash flow
- Maintain basic needs cupboard and oversee program purchases
- Network with Newcomer, Aboriginal and cultural agencies
- Assist in implementing cultural programming and events within SNA youth programming
- Organize and implement Cultural Mentorship Program
- Maintain communication with project funders
- Participate in planning and implementation of monthly family events
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years experience supporting and supervising other staff
- Minimum 2 years working with at-risk Aboriginal and Newcomer youth
- Strong conflict management skills with the ability to provide informal mediation, support and mentorship
- Strong computer and professional writing skills; ability to prepare proposals and reports
- Understanding of barriers that exist for Aboriginal and Newcomer youth and their families
- Understanding of resources available for youth within the inner-city
- Understanding of culture, cultural identities and resources within Winnipeg, especially Aboriginal and Newcomer
- Enjoy working with a team and individually
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to provide a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check
- Ability to work afternoons, evenings and some weekends
- Valid Manitoba Drivers Licence
Assets:
- Current First aid, CPR training, ASIST training
- Experience working with youth involved in gangs
- Experience working with youth with addictions or mental health issues(especially FASD)
- Experience working with LGBTT* youth
- Understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice System
- Understanding of Restorative Justice theory and practices
- Class 4 Drivers Licence
The Spence Neighbourhood Association would like to encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, July 19, 2013
Resume with cover letter should be submitted to: Spence Neighbourhood Association
Attention: Jamil Mahmood
615 Ellice Ave, R3G 0A4
E-mail: jamil@spenceneighbourhood.org
