Coordinator, Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time
About the Role

The University of Toronto is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Coordinator, Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency Specialization to join our team. This is a full-time position that will play a critical role in promoting a positive admissions, program, and practicum trauma-informed learning experience for MSW applicants, students, and their field instructors in the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency (ITR) field of study.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise students on program and/or course matters, providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background.
  • Analyze potential practicum opportunities to determine suitability with student academic learning objectives.
  • Research and analyze potential employers and recommend student practicum opportunities.
  • Foster and maintain positive relations with stakeholders to support student academic and practicum activities.
  • Work with a system that selects and matches students to a practicum rotation.
  • Interpret and apply policies and procedures when making independent decisions.
  • Determine logistical details and activities for events and/or programming.
  • Plan and oversee the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives.
Requirements
  • Master's degree, Master's of Social Work (MSW) preferred or acceptable combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years' experience administering student programs in a post-secondary setting, preferably experience with practicums and/or in an academic/student services setting within the healing, health, and/or social service field.
  • Demonstrated experience working in/collaborating with national Indigenous agencies, indigenous communities, and/or agencies and communities involved with trauma-affected populations across Canada.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly in support of students.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with partners and work cohesively as part of a team.
  • Must have an understanding of the social services field, social work education, preferably related to the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency (ITR) field and issues facing social work students.
  • Experience conceptualizing special events and/or functions, including determining logistics and activities for events and/or programming.
  • Broad knowledge of labour market trends.
  • Proven ability to coordinate a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously, and ability to independently prioritize own work flow.
  • Experience responding to escalated student complaints using informal negotiation skills.
  • Highly developed computer skills, including experience with MS Office suite, desktop publishing, digital communication tools, and demonstrated expertise with various software programs and databases required.
  • Demonstrated highly developed written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated tact and diplomacy.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Assets (Nonessential)
  • Trauma-informed practice an asset.
  • Knowledge of University policies.
  • Experience working with graduate students.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous history in Turtle Island, and multi-generation trauma and supporting students within these populations.
About the University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a leading institution of higher learning, distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research, and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members, which is designed to help governments, agencies, and communities effectively address real-world challenges.



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