Program Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Opportunity:
Program Coordinator - Seven Sparks Justice Program

Location:
Halifax, NS

Salary Range:
$60,000.00 year

Employment Term:
Contract May - March 31, 2024 (possibility of extension until June 2024), Full time hours (35 hours/ week)

Reports To:
Getu'nmiet Program Developer and the Executive Director

General Description:

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax and is looking for
One (1) Program Coordinator - Seven Sparks Justice Program.

The Program Coordinator of Seven Sparks Justice Program is responsible for providing support to Indigenous justice clients who are about to exit incarceration, have exited incarceration on parole, stat release, or warrant expiry.

The Program Coordinator will assist clients with reintegration, justice support, cultural support and advocacy. This position networks with all levels of Government, external organizations (shelters), Policing, Parole Officers and works with urban community Elders

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Correctional Services of Canada (CSC) for Section 84 releases
Be responsible for accepting clients as Section 84 releases
Attend parole hearings
Provide clients with court support and attending sentencing circles
Complete monthly work plans
Complete intake and orientation of clients
Plan, organize and facilitate healing circles to support clients; circles can include MLSN, Elder, parole/ probation officer and client. (Others may need to be invited to attend including professional supports, psychologists, pastoral supports, family, housing or employment support staff, etc.)
Outreach to maintain partnerships to support client's needs: MLSN, Elizabeth Fry, HRP, MNFC program staff, Parole/ probation officers, Elders)
Provide day to day program support: bus tickets, medicines for ceremonial use, reference support to other services, obtaining ID documentation, advocacy to access services and support
Organize special services and landbased healing opportunities cultural (sweet grass picking, cultural workshops, hand drum making, sweat lodge ceremonies, beading, regalia making)
Access database to input/ maintain client data
Utilise resources and funding from the Getu'nmiet program
Complete reports and financial information for funders as per contract agreements as well as requested by the Executive Director.
Develop research opportunities in partnership with academic professionals
Typically work M-F 9am4pm
potential for workshops to be weekends/evenings on occasion:
Attend professional development opportunities
Adhere to all MNFC policies and procedures
May perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

College diploma in Community/Social Services or Program Administration/ Justice
An acceptable amount of combined education and experience (25 years) working within an Indigenous community and program administration may be accepted
CPR First Aid Training (current)
Must have reliable means of transportation and a valid driver's license
Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registrar upon hire

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Must possess Cultural Knowledge

Position is designated for those with Indigenous ancestry, please selfidentify
Lived experience considered an asset

Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled

_Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.
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_The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free form unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person's race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veterans status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status._
**_Covid-19 potential impact

This position requires the incumbent to work onsite as the program is deemed an essential service. There are current COVID 19 restrictions in place, use of PPE as well as social distancing for safety of staff and community._***Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type:
Contract

Pay:
$60,000.00 per year