The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) is home to Pimaatisiwin, a Community Action Program for Children (CAPC), which promotes the healthy development of young children (0-6 years) and builds stronger family foundations and seeks to promote the creation of partnerships within Toronto and strengthen community capacity to increase support for vulnerable children and their families.
As part of the NWRCT team, the Pimaatisiwin Coordinator will provide a community-based children’s program that is focused on child health and development activities, parenting skills, nutritional support and collective kitchens, physical activity programs, outreach, and home visits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in social work, community wellness, etc., with a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in community service delivery or the equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Facilitation skills and public speaking skills
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet programming needs.
- Strong experience in client advocacy with demonstrated experience providing services to Indigenous women and families.
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples and Communities
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and family dynamics
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of and established relationships with other service agencies, ability to network and create/maintain these relationships.
- Strong organizational/time management skills, including the ability to plan, define measurable objectives and outcomes and meet timelines.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, internet, and general office equipment
- Current Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screenings are required.
- First Aid and CPR certifications are an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- An in-house referral and intake process, including appropriate referrals for clients.
- Facilitating an individual needs assessment and action plan for each client
- Coordinate a full “menu” of early intervention activities, e.g., building stronger family bonds, empowerment skills, pre/postnatal care, child safety, healthy meal planning, social bonding, identifying cultural connections, food bank, clothing donation, etc.
- Network with existing community resources and agencies within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Provide childminding and service coordination for other NWRCT programs.
- Coordinate program activities, including promotion and advertising, coordinating facilitators, buying supplies, organizing activities, and room cleanliness.
- Take responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness, and implementation of cultural teachings and organizational practices in a professional manner.
- Support and work towards the overall aims and objectives of the NWRCT
- Empower women to articulate their needs and goals and to advocate for themselves.
- Ability to work as a team and within the organization framework, including staff meetings, professional development opportunities, team building, and self-care.
- Carry out other duties which may be necessary from time to time, as required.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Complete reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, e.g. client files, programming statistics, and monthly work plan, and submit on or before the due date.
- Maintain accurate, current client listings, case notes, and client files.
- Assist with training and mentoring Pimaatisiwin Assistants and program volunteers.
- Collect, maintain, and share the current inventory list of the food bank, clothing donations, supplies, and materials.
- Effectively organize and update the calendar of events.
- Assist with program budget expenditures, coordinate and prepare necessary paperwork with adequacy and reasonability.
- Assist with other program workshop preparation and monitoring, as required.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and best practices set by the NWRCT and applicable funder-mandated policies and procedures.
- Ability to create and maintain a confidential, welcoming, friendly, and safe environment.
The Pimaatisiwin worker will be directly accountable to the program manager or designated for the proper completion of the functions outlined in the job description.
Please provide a cover letter and resume to Irene Campo or fill and submit the form below. We will be accepting applications until noon on April 30th, 2024.
Due to the nature of the organization’s culturally based social services, NWRCT encourages applications from Indigenous women (Section 24 (1) (a), Special Employment, Ontario Human Rights Code).
Start Date: Immediate
Wage Rate: $25.25/hour
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, at 12:00 noon.
