Amended - Indigenous Program Coordinator

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Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your planning and organizational skills while making a difference in the lives of youth and the greater community?

If so, consider this unique opportunity with the Donald Doucet Youth Centre where you will plan, implement, and co-ordinate programs that promote rehabilitation and cultural awareness of Indigenous youth and all young persons.

Amendment: posting closing date has been extended to October 7, 2022.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• Plan, develop, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate programs to address the specific needs of all youth in relation to their various cultural/Indigenous diversity
• Enlist and coordinate volunteers to assist in the delivery of Indigenous/cultural programs
• Coordinate spiritual activities for all young persons
• Perform assessment, reception, and discharge functions for all young persons that are involved with the programs
• Assist the Youth Centre Deputy Administrator with the formulation of policies and procedures for programs

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge

You have:
• Knowledge of and ability to apply behaviour/social sciences theories, practices, and techniques particularly within the context of planning programs for Indigenous/cultural specific residents
• Cultural awareness in order to engage Indigenous residents and support rehabilitation and successful community reintegration
• Ability to understand and apply relevant legislation (e.g. The Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child and Family Services Act, Education Act, Freedom of Information Act, Public Services of Ontario Act, etc)
• Ability to ensure programming complies with facility regulations and procedures

Organizational and Leadership Skills

You can:
• Coordinate programs to ensure best outcomes for the youth, facility, and community
• Plan, organize, co-ordinate, and evaluate programs and supervise staff and volunteers in the delivery of programs

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can:
• Liaise with community partners, teach and train staff/community agencies, and participate in case management
• Interact with youth, their families and community connections, and Indigenous/cultural groups and agencies

Problem-Solving Skills and Judgement

• You can develop ongoing programming/committees, establish and implement program objectives, and assess the needs of residents

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  
  Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.