Program Manager, Pathways to Healing - Winnipeg, Canada - Southern Chiefs' Organization

Southern Chiefs' Organization

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

BACKGROUND:

SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.

OVERVIEW:

The Southern Chiefs' Organization (SCO) requires a Manager for the Pathways to Healing Program.

The Pathways to Healing Program supports Survivors of residential and day schools, the 60s Scoop, the child welfare system, MMIWG2S+, and intergenerational trauma and their families in their journeys of healing and commemoration.

Reporting to the Program Lead, the Manager is a valuable member of the SCO Team who provides leadership and oversight to the Pathways to Healing Program staff, connecting Survivors and their families with culturally relevant supports.

The program also provides grants to our member Nations to support Survivor events and commemoration.

SCO provides competitive compensation, excellent pension and benefits, and a positive work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage Pathways to Healing Program Team to provide supports for Survivors and their families
Support the development of safe, culturally appropriate, and trauma informed mental health and wellness supports
Identify gaps in services for families and Survivors and act as an agent of change to work with governments, police, justice, and other systems and structures to advocate and address those gaps
Work to influence change to laws, policies, and programs to support Survivors, in line with the TRC Calls to Action and the National Inquiry's Calls for Justice
Develop program materials including, but not limited to, presentations, violence prevention and exploitation resources, and toolkits
Serve on various committees, working groups, and task forces and participate in initiatives and projects to create positive change for Survivors and their families
Assist in planning and organizing SCO's annual Survivors' Healing Gathering and other SCO and community gatherings, events, and ceremonies, including annual education awareness campaigns
Maintain records of program materials and activities to document and monitor milestones
Compile and analyze data and information to produce progress reports and annual reports
Develop funding proposals to grow the program and continue to expand the supports and services offered to Survivors and families
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

University degree in Administration, Public Policy, Law, Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Development Practice, or other related field/discipline
Minimum of three years' experience leading or managing programs in the health and wellness or social services fields. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered
Strong understanding of the impacts of colonization and of residential and day schools, the 60s Scoop and child welfare systems, MMIWG2S+ and intergeneration trauma
Extensive knowledge of systematic barriers, community resources, system navigation, and referral options
Experience supervising staff, including the assignment of work and the development and evaluation of workplans, etc.
Strong political acumen with the ability to work individually, collectively, and effectively with various types of organizations, levels of government, and stakeholder partners
Respect for community protocols as they pertain to traditional gatherings and events
Ability to plan, organize, and manage a wide range of projects, manage competing timelines, and navigate shifting priorities in a fastpaced environment
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for diverse audiences and express ideas clearly, concisely, and respectfully
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Must be skilled in working with web browsers, Windows platforms, and Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

Experience writing funding proposals and their associated reporting requirements
Master's level education
Understanding of Anishinaabe and Dakota cultures and traditions is an asset
Fluency in Anishinaabemowin or the Dakota language

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry Check
Must have a valid Class 5 MB Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle for occasional travel
Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
Occasional overnight travel may be required

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Friday, March 29th, 2024, at 4:30 PM CST

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources

Southern Chiefs' Organization

Empress Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0L5

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits: