Anishnaabemowin (Language) Facilitator

**Summary**:
To implement Anishnaabemowin within all aspects of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre. Teach and provide support for Anishinaabe language revitalization in a manner that will increase the knowledge within the team and within all program and service delivery.

**Job Duties**:
**Develop and implement language programs**
- Assist and support the development of a strategic plan for the revitalization of Anishnaabemowin for the team to include an immersion plan
- Facilitate a language resource network for the organization
- Assist with the Language Symposium
- Facilitate language sessions and/or presentations
- Plan and provide assisted instruction in accordance with lesson plans
- Provide culturally appropriate programs and teachings within the lesson plans
- Facilitate programs to encourage and promote revitalization of Anishnaabemowin
- Provide coaching, guidance and facilitation with language initiatives
- Develop translated resources (video, social media, marketing, communications)

**Perform administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives**
- Prepare activity and statistical reports for reporting and evaluation purposes
- Provide consultation services within Noojmowin Teg Health Centre

**Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position**
- Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position
- Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives
- Network with other organizations to improve practice and enhance service delivery

**Requirements**:
**Mandatory**
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Aboriginal Teacher Certificate or Bachelor of Education Degree or Native Language Teaching Certificate and willingness to advance through professional development
- Fluent in speaking and understanding Anishnaabemowin
- Valid Class G driver’s license
- Current CPR C and First Aid Certification
- Clear Vulnerable Sectors Check

**Preferred**
- Experience delivering culturally relevant language sessions
- Experience writing reports
- Experience working in a computer database environment

**Knowledge**
- Working knowledge and understanding of Anishinaabemowin, both oral and written
- Knowledge of First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and traditions

**Skills**
- Skilled in interactive teaching techniques for both individuals and groups
- Skilled in interpersonal relations
- Strong time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong facilitation, collaboration and organizational skills

**Ability**
- Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision

**Work Conditions**:

- Frequent periods of typing while sitting at a computer
- Frequent standing/sitting
- Frequent interruptions within office setting
- Occasional lifting of resource material/display
- Travel is required