Indigenous Youth Diversion Program Coordinator

Indigenous Youth Diversion Program Coordinator

Full-time, on-site

Context

You are passionate about working with Indigenous youth and want to build a bright future.
You thrive in a challenging role with multiple priorities.
Your knowledge and experience provide you with a unique connection to youth.

Wabano is seeking positive, community-minded team members who are energized by challenge and motivated to serve our community. As an organization who works with the Indigenous community of Ottawa, it’s important that we provide opportunities to our community first, so First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates will be given priority – please self-identify.

The Role

The Indigenous Youth Diversion Program Coordinator develops and implements a culturally appropriate diversion and early intervention program for urban Indigenous youth (aged 13-18) and assists in the diversion of youth and their families from statutory child protection and youth justice systems.

Some of the responsibilities of this position are:

• Create learning modules and other outreach materials for youth and community organizations;
• Maintain memoranda of understanding with local service agencies to ensure the bridging of services between law enforcement, other diversion programs and justice systems;
• Work collaboratively with the youth team in order to ensure smooth program delivery to all youth clients;
• Support individual program participants with their healing goals, which includes taking an active role in leading program components;
• Liaise with external evaluation team, which may include ensuring evaluation materials are completed as per the program’s evaluation protocol;
• Support and participate in at least three overnight camping trips per year (these camps usually last an entire week);
• Work collaboratively with all staff to create and support Wabano events such as the Annual General Meeting, Gala, and community holiday celebrations;
• Produce quarterly program reports indicating outcome and process accomplishments, and;
• Accept responsibility for ensuring program objectives are met in a manner consistent with the quality of service and care for which Wabano is well known.

Qualifications

Don’t disqualify yourself! You may not have all these qualifications, but Wabano values and recognizes the lived experiences of Indigenous people.

• Post-secondary completion in human services, youth justice or other applicable program;
• Four years of experience with Indigenous youth work or youth programming;
• Knowledge of social, economic and health concerns relevant to the urban Indigenous community and understanding of culture in contemporary society;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and engage Indigenous youth;
• Experience liaising and consulting with a wide range of community partners and stakeholders;
• Strong oral and written communication skills evidenced by experience in report writing;
• Effective organizational skills and negotiation skills with experience in handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy;
• Experience with high risk and at risk youth;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Clear criminal reference check to work with vulnerable population is required.

Why Work for Us

• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
• Comprehensive Group Health and Dental Insurance
• Employee Pension Plan (defined benefits) with matching contribution from Wabano
• Employee Assistance Program – the best in the world
• Four (4) weeks paid vacation time
• Ten (10) paid personal/sick days
• Access to cultural teachings and knowledge keepers
• Work with dynamic teams from various sectors

Application Details

Please submit your application to jobs@wabano.com. Application materials include a cover letter and resume. This opportunity will remain open until filled, so tell us your story early!

Wabano is an inclusive and equitable organization, encouraging applications from qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application).

Wabano is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interviewing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Don’t think this is the right job for you? Let us try and find you the right fit within Wabano.