Indigenous Peer Support Program Coordinator

2 months ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

**Indigenous Peer Support Program Coordinator**

Full Time Contract to March 31, 2025 (pending funding)

Re-Posted

**SUMMARY**:
The Indigenous Peer Support Program (IPSP) Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to provide networks of support and mentorship to urban Indigenous individuals under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviours, avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue wholistic well-being. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate services and support in consultation with individuals and partnering programs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preferred degree in Social Services, Indigenous Studies, or in a related human services field, with specialized training and/or minimum 3 years of work experience in mental health or justice services environment.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach, restorative justice; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.
- Experience working with high-risk clientele experiencing concurrent issues.
- Experience in community service planning, delivery, and administration.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress and time management skills; able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Effective crisis intervention skills; ability to provide individual support and advocacy.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Deadline Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

**Salary**: $60,000 / annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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