Heart and Spirit Coordinator

**Reporting to**: Director of Service and Equity

**Classification**:Part Time Temporary 12-month contract; 21 hours weekly; non-union

**Type of Posting**:New Position

**Salary Range**: $54,569 - 69,402 per annum, prorated to.60 FTE

**Starting Date**:As soon as possible

**Application deadline: 11:59 PM Sunday September 29, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.**

**MISSION**

Guided by Catholic values and teachings, we serve and offer bilingual (English/French) service to children, youth and families within the Hamilton community to protect their safety and well-being, strengthen families and nurture lifelong relationships.

We are currently hiring for a _Temporary Part Time Heart and Spirit Coordinator._

The purpose of HEART and SPIRIT is to provide social workers and helpers in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous child and family services agencies with a more culturally appropriate and effective approach to engaging caregivers to care for Indigenous children and youth in need.

The Heart and Spirit Coordinator will further support engagement with Jordan’s Principle Initiative_. Jordan's Principle_ ensures all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them.

**DUTIES**:

- Coordinates the agency Heart and Sprit activities including but not limited to:

- Working with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team, Communications, and Service departments to ensure commitments made to Indigenous communities are being addressed.
- Planning and organizing meetings with the Indigenous Community as needed.
- Assist Elder and Knowledge Keepers to engage with Indigenous caregivers to facilitate a transfer of learning
- Assist with the coordination of Spirit Sessions within the agency.
- Provides supports to frontline workers accessing Jordan’s Principal funding for CCASH Indigenous service recipients.
- Maintains strategic partnerships within the Indigenous community in Hamilton, Six Nations and the Mississauga’s of the Credit.
- Acts as a liaison between CCASH and Indigenous communities to facilitate implementation of Heart and Sprit at CCASH.

Coordinates work with Director of Service and Reconciliation Lead.

Completes mandatory training and participates in ongoing agency training.
- Complies with agency Health and Safety policies and the Ontario Health and Safety Act, and regulations.
- Committed to the Society’s mission and vision.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS**
- 2 years' experience working with Indigenous populations within the Child Welfare Sector.
- A strong knowledge of and respect for First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture, traditions, and practices.
- Knowledge of historical, social and political issues impacting First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.
- Knowledge of child development and familiarity with provincial child welfare legislation
- Knowledge of the Heart and Sprit Program developed by the Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario
- Knowledge of Indigenous services and community organizations in Hamilton and the surrounding areas.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain open, trusting and approachable working relationships
- Effective organizational skills including attention to details and a results-oriented approach; strong clinical and administrative skills
- Experience working with highly sensitive and personal information in a confidential manner
- Demonstrates a respectful and compassionate demeanor, and a work ethic centered in integrity and credibility.
- Knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive/anti-racist philosophy.

**Additional Requirements for this Position**:

- Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office and proprietary child welfare systems and programs.
- Able to affirm and integrate in the delivery of services the Society values which reflect the Agency’s Catholic faith, heritage, culture and traditions.
- Bilingual French/English is an asset.
- At the time of hire, documents required will include:

- Police clearance
- Provincial Child Protection Record Check
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract.
- Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is committed to ensuring a unbiased selection process that values equity, diversity and inclusion and reflects the Hamilton Catholic community that we serve. _
- In order to minimize interviewer bias we have incorporated the following into our selection process: _
- _We will have our interview panel score written assignments blind to eliminate bias_
- _We will seek out recent examples on behavior-based questions during the interview process_
- _We provide accommodations in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code_

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ont