Wasa-Nabin Program Coordinator

JOB POSTING

WASA-NABIN PROGRAM COORDINATOR

ODAWA NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

PROGRAM:

The Wasa-Nabin Urban Aboriginal Youth Program has been implemented to provide urban Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13 – 18 with the support, tools and healthy activities which would build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices.

The Wasa-Nabin Program Worker shall be responsible for the following:

To ensure the development and implementation of a full range of program services as identified in the Friendship Centres Annual Service Plan.

To ensure that the Wasa-Nabin program is grounded in culture based youth development principles and practices.

To conduct a needs assessment for youth and to develop a plan of action to meet the needs of youth referred to the Wasa-Nabin Program.

To co-ordinate individual and group activities (physical, social) as required to meet needs of program clients.

To assist in youth development through increasing life skills, safety awareness, nutrition and healthy physical development activities, anti-violence training and youth diversion initiatives.

To increase cultural understanding of youth and their families.

To engage in “one to one” counselling and peer support, as youth require.

To initiate and maintain contact with community agencies, organizations to access

resources, supports and referrals for youth

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, general lifestyle of Aboriginal people and traditional

lifestyles

Shall possess education and work related experience in the social service work area, preferably in youth related work.

Knowledge of social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of children and youth.

Ability to work professionally, collaboratively with youth and their families as well as agency, community and agency personnel.

Satisfactory criminal records check

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational and file management skills

Above average computer skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Possession of a valid driver’s licence

First Aid and CPR an asset

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

High level of motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision

Team player

Personal, approachable and supportive demeanor to work with Aboriginal youth

High level of enthusiasm

Ability to work well with others

Ability to handle high levels of stress when necessary and ability to adapt well to new

and changing circumstances

Please submit resume and cover letter with three references

by September 26 to:

Donna Lyons, Executive Director

Odawa Native Friendship Centre

12 Stirling Avenue

Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1P8

(613) 722-4667 (fax)