Position: Indigenous Homeward Bound Coordinator
Start Date: ASAP following hire
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. May include evenings, weekends, and special events as required by the position
The successful candidate will be employed by the Fort Erie Native Cultural Centre Incorporated, responsible to the policies and procedures determined by the Board of Directors and under the daily supervision of the Executive Director or their delegate.
Primary Objective
Aims to systematically address the barriers sole-parenting Indigenous women face when trying to find meaningful employment, enhanced well-being, and prosperity for themselves and their children. The Indigenous Homeward Bound Program (IHBFE) is founded on the provision of key supports such as housing, access to culture, childcare, education and life skills, transportation, case coordination, health access, and mental health supports. IHBFE culminates in post-secondary attainment and opportunities for career-track employment at family-sustaining salaries.
Education/Work Experience
- Minimum 2-year diploma in Social Work or equivalent life experience that complements the position
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Understand and commit to the needs, barriers, and goals of Indigenous clientele, particularly Indigenous women
- Support Indigenous women in reaching their employment and training goals
- Assist with applications for supportive housing
- Manage program budgets
- Write proposals and engage in fundraising activities
- Arrange and attend housing meetings to keep people informed and engaged
- Collaborate with various housing organizations (Indigenous and mainstream) and develop MOUs as required
- Work with OFIFC and ONWA for policy information as necessary
- Arrange and facilitate workshops and presentations as needed
- Meet with potential candidates for housing
- Collaborate with Elders and resource individuals for curriculum development
- Perform intakes, referrals, and advocacy for clients
- Manage rent supplements
- Travel as needed
- Provide evening and weekend support for some programs, special activities, and events
Knowledge
- Commitment to increasing sensitivity, awareness, and implementation of FENCC foundational teachings and organizational practices
- Knowledge and experience in Indigenous community development
- Budget monitoring and management with appropriate record-keeping
- Experience in curriculum creation
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications
- Advocacy skills for participants as needed
- Must have a current, clear, vulnerable sector police check
- Must have a clean driver’s abstract and a current driver’s license