Intergenerational Strength and Resiliency - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Intergenerational Strength and Resiliency (ISR) Coordinator under the direction of the Executive Director or Designate, will be primarily responsible to improve well-being for male urban Indigenous community members as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviours, resolve traumas sourced from the Indian Residential School system, and pursue a Good Mind.

The ISR will ensure that the intergenerational traumas caused by Indian Residential Schools are addressed through strengths-based approaches to achieve and maintain a good mind while promoting healthy lifestyles, improving individual and family emotional well-being, and providing access to cultural knowledge and activities that foster self-respect and identity.

Qualifications:

Two (2) year postsecondary education in Indigenous Studies, Social Service work, Mental Health and Addictions or a combination of equivalent and relevant education;
3years minimum of demonstrated and related work experience with health/social services and Indigenous cultural approaches to fostering healthy lifestyles and wellbeing;
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture, of both historical and contemporary Indigenous issues. Emphasis being on the impacts of trauma, family violence, engagement with Indigenous men and community outreach;
Proven ability to organize, evaluate, communicate and present information, both verbally and written;
Ability to promote the development of protocols and referral agreements with urban Indigenous organizations, mainstream health and social service agencies, Indigenous traditional health practitioners, and other relevant community partners and stakeholders as it pertains to the needs of the urban Indigenous community;
Demonstrated ability to bring awareness to and educate survivors and their descendants of the history and impacts of the Residential School system;
Must be able to work with other Friendship Centre programs, staff, and Indigenous organizations to promote a coordinated approach to healing and wellness services;
Ability to conduct client intakes and identify traumas, mental health, addictions, and other related needs;
Capacity to offer landbased activities, opportunities for transmission of cultural knowledge, and connections to Elders and traditional knowledge keepers to support cultural healing and positive selfidentity;
Must have excellent written, verbal, time management, and organizational skills;
Must be flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends;
Possess a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle is an asset and be willing to travel when required; and,
Ability to obtain a satisfactory CPIC
Vulnerable Sector Search within 30 days of employment start date as a condition of the employment offer.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is a large Indigenous not for profit organization. We are culturally based and community focused and committed to driving positive change for the community.

As a staff member of HRIC you will have opportunity for professional growth, access to Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and a generous benefit package.

We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

HRIC is a highly flexible organization offering additional compensation including 5 paid cultural days, 4 paid holidays beyond mandatory Employment Standards, paid shutdown over the Christmas holiday week, and health benefits.

HRIC health benefits are offered to full time permanent employees, employees will be able to enroll upon the successful completion of their (3) three-month probationary period.

HRIC is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As such, Hamilton Regional Indian Centre will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

HRIC strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process.

In pursuit of this commitment, Hamilton Regional Indian Centre will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation.

This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the inte