Coordinator, Indigenous Community Support and - Toronto, Canada - The Neighbourhood Group

The Neighbourhood Group

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood Link Support Services and St. Stephen's Community House

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job# TNG
POSITION TITLE:
Coordinator, Indigenous Community Support and Engagement

DEPARTMENT:
Urban Health and Homelessness Services

STATUS:
Regular Full-time, CUPE 2289

# HRS / WEEK:35
CONTRACT DATE:n/a

REPORT TO:
Senior Manager, Clinical Programs

HOURLY RATE:
$30.51

EXTERNAL CLOSING DATE:
Posted until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Coordinator of Indigenous Community Support and Engagement will identify as an Indigenous person and have connections to Indigenous comminutes and networks across the City.

They will develop and provide culturally informed services, support pathways to care, and reduce organizational barriers to culturally safe care for Indigenous community members and TNG-UHHS participants.

In addition, the Coordinator will provide culturally appropriate group facilitation and case management for individuals who identify as Indigenous, are living with mental health and substance use challenges.

This position is part of
CUPE LOCAL 2289.

General Function:

The Coordinator will conduct group programming which will be developed and facilitated for Indigenous community members using a culturally specific and a harm reduction approach while integrating recognition of intergenerational trauma and the ongoing harms of colonization.

Networking and relationship building with culturally specific agencies is needed to ensure partnership development and smooth service transitions/referrals.

The position also provides direct case management to Indigenous adults on a complete range of complex issues, through extensive one-to-one supports to assist participants in identifying and achieving goals.

Working closely with the client and external service providers involved, the Case Manager liaises with and coordinates access to services including substance use, mental health supports, landlords, health care providers, legal institutions, income supports, housing providers and community services

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provide Case Management services and support to Indigenous UHHS program participants
Facilitate and develop TNG-ICSVT curricula for group programming to reflect a combination of harm reduction approaches with cultural supports i.e. Indigenous social determinants of health, knowledge and practices, and

Indigenous Harm Reduction

Support Indigenous focused outreach efforts in Kensington Market neighbourhood
Organize and facilitate weekly group and monthly events for Indigenous community members
Develop, nurture, and support successful partnerships with Indigenous health, social, and community service providers

(e.g., WMS, law enforcement agencies, housing providers etc.), with the goal of enhanced coordination of services of indigenous community member

In collaboration with the Manager, ensure meaningful client and community participation in the development of programs and services\
In collaboration with the Manager, develop all administrative and evaluation tools for the program
Connect program participants with supports in the community that will help them achieve and maintain their self

- identified goals

With senior leadership, work to seek funding to recruit, train, and support a team of 4 Indigenous Peer Workers

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/B.S.W or B.Ed. in Adult Education plus 3 years work experience with individuals who use drugs, experiencing homelessness, and/or mental health issues or a combined equivalent of education and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience/employment and life experience
2 years' supervisory experience with volunteers, peers or individuals with lived experience
Must be actively engaged with local Indigenous communities
Must have solid connections with Indigenous service providing agencies and community networks
Significant knowledge of traditional teachings and ceremonies
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to harm reduction principles and practices and ability to integrate these into culturally specific and appropriate group programming
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working on a multidisciplinary team
Recent experience and demonstrated understanding in the areas of substance use, mental health, harm reduction, and homelessness