Circle Facilitator

6 months ago

Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

**_This position has a hybrid work from home option available. _**

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The Circle Facilitator reports to the Cultural Services Supervisor and is responsible to prepare and facilitate circles and make referrals to formal Alternative Dispute Resolution processes when necessary in keeping with Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services’ Mission, Vision, and Values. The Circle Facilitator in collaboration with the Cultural Services Supervisor interprets Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services’ Cultural Services policies and procedures and ensures legislative standards are maintained while providing mediation and support respecting the culture of the child(ren), youth, families and community involved.

As a Circle Facilitator, you will demonstrate your effective facilitation skills, providing a gateway for all parties to listen and be heard in a collaborative, indigenous setting.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Promote the philosophy of Circles, which includes confidentiality, safety, building on family strengths, inclusiveness, permanency for children, acknowledging cultural diversity, family preservation/reunification, and family and community collaborative decision-making through consultations and the provision of training and education as requested.
- Coordinate and facilitate the Circle process for selected situations, including:

- Accepting referrals from staff.
- Ensuring the date and venue of the Circle are arranged.
- Reviewing referral information to ensure completeness and clarity.
- Preparing participants to explain the Circle agenda and ground rules and to ensure safety, as well as expected outcomes.
- Facilitating Circles.
- Completing the Circle outcome report and sharing it with participants and providing it to the Child & Youth Service Worker for processing
- Provide support, guidance, and safety during the Circle process to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children/youth and families involved.
- Comply with traditional protocols and best practices related to Circles and advise Supervisor of any significant departures.

**Program**:

- The position makes recommendations with respect to the Circle program. Also provides input into the service planning process generally.
- Assists in developing and designing Circle training programs for various parties.
- Provide consultation to management and staff of the Agency regarding when and how Circle may be used effectively.
- Provide ongoing education and training about Circles to staff, caregivers, community service providers and other community members as needed.

**Administrative**:

- Prepare and maintain regular reports, analyses and statistics as required.
- Participate in regular evaluation of Circles.
- Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of policies, procedures and best practices related to First Nation, Inuit and Métis Circles. Participate with community and/or provincial working groups related to Circles, as may be appropriate.
- Participate in the development of an overall service plan.
- Attends all staff meetings.

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Social Services Diploma or Indigenous Studies Diploma.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience working with children and families.
- Recognized and respected by his/her own community as someone who has lived experience and a learned understanding of Indigenous culture and traditional teachings and they carry themselves within the community according to those teachings.
- Other educational achievements and relevant experiences which, in the opinion of the Executive Director and Director of Support Services & Administration is an equivalency for the purposes of this position.
- Experience, knowledge, and skill in group facilitation would be an asset.

**TO APPLY**
- Resume (include 3 supervisor references)
- Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
- Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
- As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.

**About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services**:
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug) Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. Passionate about helping our communities and making them better, healthier places, we are committed to being open, honest, communicative partners with our communities and Nations.With awa

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