Prevention Coordinator
Posted Apr 11, 2024 | 8:24 AM by David
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Prevention Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Prevention Team in developing and implementing programming that promotes cultural development, language, traditional values, positive, healthy social interactions, and family preservation. The Prevention Coordinator will honor traditional customs relevant to SLFN’s rich cultural history.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses preliminary prevention calls to determine if it is a prevention file or requires further intervention services and make referrals.
- Completes assessment and makes recommendations on how to proceed.
- Builds and maintains relationships and networks with community partners.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports as required.
- Evaluates the provision of services to ensure quality and adherence to policies and funding guidelines.
- Supports members in locating and/or providing relevant programming to families, parents, children, and youth.
- Supports members in locating training opportunities.
- Develops prevention activities/services and healing interventions that support children, youth, and families, such as recreation, parent education programs, family enhancement/preservation supports, cultural and traditional supports, in-home supports, respite care, legal services for mental health and addictions and community prevention efforts.
- Assists the prevention program with the mandate of reducing the number of children going into care.
- Works with the prevention team to support the identified gaps and implement required prevention activities.
- Assists in developing a wholistic approach for Prevention Services
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)
High school diploma required.
- Business Admin Diploma or Certificate preferred.
- 1-3 years of administrative experience.
- A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and Outlook
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS AND ABILITIES / ATTRIBUTES:
- Cultural understanding of First Nations.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic understanding of applicable legislation.
- Understanding how Nations work on and off reserve, governance, and child welfare.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent reporting skills (tracking of deliverables and outcomes)
- Proposal writing experience would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information professionally and tactfully.
- Living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Excellent knowledge of office practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of composing correspondence.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan, problem-solve, and work under pressure.
- Must be able to work independently with minimum guidance.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- Need to be available during the evenings or weekends.
- Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Please apply through e-mail by sending your Cover letter and Resume as an attachment to:
preventionadmin@slfn.ca – indicate the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail. Deadline April 30, 2024.