Description
POSTING # 24-15-020
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
The Community Support Coordinator administers the Pey Key Way Ta Hin – Bring Me Home program and provides support, advocacy, and community navigation for Red River Métis Citizens who are impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ Individuals (MMIWG2S+).
Job Duties/Competencies:
- Coordinate the Pey Key Way Ta Hin – Bring Me Home Program in accordance with contracts/contribution agreements;
- Case management for murdered and missing Red River Métis Citizens, survivors, and families;
- Conduct intake assessment to assess client needs, identify potential concerns, and create an action plan with regular follow-up;
- Develop relationships with prospective and registered families of missing and murdered loved ones;
- Support clients during different stages of wellness to promote social, economic, cultural, and emotional wellbeing during grief, loss, and healing;
- Identify and provide support services to Red River Métis citizens to help overcome barriers;
- Recognize potential crisis and emergency situations and develop strategies to deal with such situations;
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent experience and training related to justice and community program development;
- Training in trauma-informed approach counselling is considered an asset;
- Experience in community outreach work, community support, advocacy and community navigation, etc.;
- Experience with program development and implementation, reporting, and evaluation;
- Knowledge and experience working with survivors of trauma, grief and loss, including crime related;
- Clear Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Criminal Record Check required;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
- Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
- Knowledge of IWS, Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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