Post-secondary Education Program Coordinator - Ottawa, Canada - Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Inuuqatigiit-Centre for Inuit Children, Youth, and Families is a multi-service non-profit organization serving Inuit children and youth and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

***Under the supervision of the Manager of Youth Programs, the Post-Secondary Education Hubs Program Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of the Post-Secondary Education Hubs. The PSE Program Coordinator will support Inuit youth ages 17+ who are either planning or attending Post-Secondary Education within the Ottawa region.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and deliver all aspects of the PSE programming (e.g. intake, outreach, daily dropins, weekly workshops/sessions, and data collections).
Codevelop the Annual Service Plan as required by the funder.
Ensure development and implementation of a full range of programs/services as identified in Annual Service Plan.
Identify and report on concerns and issues related to the delivery of the program.
Identify and coordinate culturally appropriate occasional staff, guest speakers, Elders, and resource people for the program.
Work closely with transportation company to provide safe and appropriate transportation services to participants.
Resolve issues that arise in delivery of the program.
Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of Inuuqatigiit Centre.
Outreach to youth and connecting to internal and external partners.
Promotion of the project to external and internal partners, programs, and academic institutions.
Work collaboratively with Case Manager, Student Support, and Elder on the delivery of the PSE program.
Understand and follow all program policies e.g., health and safety.
Ensure program space is maintained in an orderly and inviting manner.
Participate as a team member in supervising programs.
Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit Centre policies and procedures e.g., incident reports.
Maintain program equipment in good repair and share responsibility for keeping a healthy and safe program space.
Identify and report on concerns, issues, and hazards.
Monitor staff and participants' safety and wellbeing.
Maintain thorough, orderly, and confidential administrative documents required by funder and Inuuqatigiit Centre, e.g. participation records, intake files, and children's files.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Organize weekly staff meetings with internal team members.
Adhere to funder requirements for the proper completion of PSE intake, PSE registration form, focus groups, prepost surveys, and workshops.
Meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of funder and Inuuqatigiit Centre.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable for the wellbeing of individual clients who required additional supports.
Accountable for the effective and efficient coordination of the PSE services in keeping with partner and funding agreements.
May be required to work evening and weekend hours for programming and community events; and
Additional hours on occasion to meet deadlines and ensure delivery of highquality programs and services.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Develop positive relationships with youth, families, and external partners.
Develop supportive and professional rapport with Inuuqatigiit Centre staff
Act as a role model to promote professional values and ethics within Inuuqatigiit Centre.
Provide leadership to staff and youth attending PSE hubs
Work closely with other staff to help resolve problems arising in the delivery of programming for individual children.
Actively participate as a member of the team and support fellow team members in delivery of services through open and regular communication.
Community resources in supporting individual clients.
Collaborate effectively with external partners, including academic institutions.
Participate in professional development opportunities as recommended/required by Supervisor.
Actively participate in annual performance review process

EXTERNAL FACTORS

Adhere to all deadlines related to meetings and development of individual plans
Demonstrate stress management and energy in interacting with young children and parents.
Ability to work in highstress, highnoise areas.
Regular physical activity associated with program activities.
Mental effort is required to deal with stress related to safety and security of children, program delivery, and communications with parents.
Physical ability to access multistory building and take care of children
Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work
Ensure personal safety precautions are always observed
Demonstrate respect for and show interest in Inuit culture, values, beliefs, and traditions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS