Coordinator, Aging at Home

**Internal/External**
**Full-time/Permanent**
**Location: Gravenhurst, Ontario**
**Remote Work: Flexible (In-Office and remote work)**
**Closes**:July 26, 2023
**Starting Salary**:$47,540 - $54,190 per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $61,810 [2023 Rates]

**All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.**

**What We Offer**

As an employer, the Métis Nation of Ontario offers a collaborative work environment with competitive salary

Further, permanent employees benefit from:

- Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits,
- Pension plan,
- 10 days’ vacation to start,
- Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December-January,
- 16 paid public and employer holidays,
- Early closures on long weekends,
- 15 paid health & wellness days (sick leave),
- Employee Assistance Plan, and
- Telemedicine plan.
- Preferred membership pricing at Goodlife gyms.

**The Role**

The Aging at Home (AAH) program is a service delivery program to assist seniors 55+ who need assistance to be able to remain living independently in their own home. The heart of the Aging at Home program is delivery of services such as friendly visiting and home supports which includes light house-keeping, meal prep, friendly visiting, laundry and supportive transportation services (grocery, banking, pharmacy). The AAH Coordinator will support access to gas cards for specialized medical appointment calculated based on pre-determined program variables. Included in the duties is the coordination and tracking of contracted services that would provide lawn care and/or snow removal.

**Duties include, but are not limited to**:

- Ensure that the Aging at Home program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
- Provide client services such as home service or friendly visits, service support assessments and service coordination with outside agencies.
- Coordination and tracking of contracted services that would provide lawn care and/or snow removal.
- Support client to access to gas cards or third party transportation to facilitate access to specialized medical appointment calculated based on pre-determined program variables.
- Assisting clients to access services through referrals.
- Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS) and Excel tracking documents.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
- Financial reporting specific to your program site and budget
- Attend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours
- Perform Administrative duties, and other duties as instructed by the Program Supervisor
- Participate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permit
- Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of Healing and Wellness Branch

**Qualifications**
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture

**Mandatory qualifications**:

- Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment
- 1 or more years’ experience in client services experience
- 1 or more years’ experience working with elderly population (55+)
- Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint)

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Degree or diploma in social services

**Requirements**:

- Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
- Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently with mínimal supervision
- Well-developed administrative, organizational and communication skills in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to lift 11.5kg when required
- A reliable vehicle (or ability to rent), driver’s licence, $2,000,000 liability insurance, and a clean driving record

Bilingualism would be considered an asset

**Who We Are**

In 1993, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was established through the will of Métis people and Métis communities coming together throughout Ontario to create a Métis-specific governance structure and vision, encapsulated in the Statement of Prime Purpose. Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario represents over 25,000 Métis citizens.

The MNO delivers programs and services to its citizens through these branches: Healing and Wellness; Community Wellbeing; Education and Training; Housing; Lands, Resources and Consultation; Intergovernmental and Community Relations; Self-Government and Registry. Through these various branches, the MNO maintains 30+ offices and community spaces across the province, administers over $50 million annually, and employs about 350 staff across the province.

**AODA Statement**

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Acc