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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator
Posted on September 19, 2024 by Employer details The Confederacy of Mainland Mi?kmaq
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaqDepartment of Health & Social Services Jordan's Principle Service CoordinatorAbout The CMMThe Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing the eight Mi'kmaq communities of mainland Nova Scotia. Our mission is to proactively promote and assist Mi'kmaq communities' initiatives towards self- determination and enhancement of community. The CMM's Department of Health & Social Services (DHSS) is currently looking for a motivated and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator. Three positions are available, including one maternity leave. Position OverviewReporting to the Jordan's Principle Manager and Senior Director of Health & Social Services, the Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator supports the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (The CMM) by addressing existing access gaps for services for children and their families through the Jordan's Principle Child First Initiative.Overview of Responsibilities:Provision of intake, funding applications for service to be sent to Indigenous Services Canada for decision, case management and outreach duties; service referrals; supporting families in self-advocacy skills.Attend regular case management meetings related to support services.Assist families with navigating services, once approved through Jordan's Principle.Develop detailed project workplans for each fiscal year of the position.Collaborate with Community Health Staff internal and external professionals, organizations, and community members to identify services in the area.Keep an updated inventory of the services available for each community for children and youth.Work with communities to develop and organize resources on Jordan's Principle.Present updates to the Jordan's Principle Manager to be presented at The CMM Health Committee meetings and to other committees as needed.Keep up to date Data on the children and youth accessing Jordan's Principle Respite services.Work with Community Health staff where appropriate to identify available services in each community's area.Promote and raise awareness for the Jordan's Principle - Child First initiative in the community.Prepare various reports, such as: monthly program accomplishments and challenges, reports on all workshops and meetings, funding reports (annual and interim), monthly performance reports, and travel expenses.Position Requirements:An undergraduate degree or diploma in a Health & Social Services related field (i.e. family, human and/or social services, child and youth care, educational or behavioral intervention) or equivalent education and experience would be considered.Two to three years' experience working with children, families, and communities in a case management role (preferred).Experience working for a First Nations (FN) community or organization (an asset).Good understanding of Mi'kmaw culture, two eyed seeing, communities and organizations as well as working knowledge of First Nation Communities, First Nation service delivery organizations, and applicable government programming etc.Knowledge of the Jordan's Principle Initiatives, provincial health services and understanding of First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Indigenous Services Canada and its related programs and responsibilities.Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and understanding of the ongoing impact that Residential Schools have on survivors, descendants of survivors and communities.Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Social determinants of health. Ability to use culture as a foundation of healing and understand how the health systems impact Mi'kmaq and their health.Must be able to engage with community from a strength-based and trauma-informed perspective and employ culturally safe, professional and confidentiality practices.Adaptable in high stress/high pressure situations, Strong initiative, motivation, conscien- LocationTruro, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$50,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2409193030
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