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Indigenous Program Coordinator - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your planning skills while making a difference in the lives of youth and the greater community?

Consider this unique opportunity with the Justice Ronald Lester Youth Centre where you will plan, implement, and co-ordinate programs that promote rehabilitation and cultural awareness of Indigenous youth and all young persons.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Plan, develop, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate programs to address the specific needs of all youth in relation to their various cultural/Indigenous diversity
Coordinate volunteers to assist in the delivery of Indigenous/cultural programs
Coordinate spiritual activities for all young persons
Perform assessment, reception, and discharge functions for all young persons that are involved with the programs
Assist the Youth Centre Deputy Administrator with the formulation of policies and procedures for programs

How do I qualify?:

Technical Knowledge:

You have:

Cultural awareness in order to engage Indigenous residents and support rehabilitation and successful community reintegration
Ability to ensure programming complies with facility regulations and procedures

Organizational and Leadership Skills:

You can:

Coordinate programs to ensure best outcomes for the youth, facility, and community
Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate programs and supervise staff and volunteers in the delivery of programs

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You can:

Liaise with community partners, teach and train staff/community agencies, and participate in case management
Interact with youth, their families and community connections, and Indigenous/cultural groups and agencies

Problem-Solving Skills and Judgement:

You can develop ongoing programming/committees, establish and implement program objectives, and assess the needs of residents

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent, 2435 Hwy 61, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
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Category:
Corrections and Enforcement
Posted on:
Friday, March 31, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to
:COVID19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed 'not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer.

Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program.

All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.