Pathways Coordinator

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**

As an employee in the Strategic Projects Department, Oyateki Partnership, the position will work directly with students and youth to provide support by eliminating barriers related to students and youth experiencing homelessness or transiency. The Pathways Coordinator also contributes to the development of sustainable housing support strategies, builds relationships with community organizations, and creates processes that enhance housing stability for Indigenous students and youth. This position will positively promote and create an environment that aligns with the vision, mission and values of Oyateki Partnership organizations - Gabriel Dumont Institute, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, and the University of Saskatchewan.

**General Accountability**

The Pathways Coordinator serves as the primary contact and support for Indigenous students seeking secure and stable housing. This role ensures students have access to the necessary resources to support their academic retention and success through a coordinated approach with internal departments such as Student Wellness, Academic Services, and Student Supports to ensure a wrap-around approach. The Pathways Coordinator will work collaboratively with post-secondary institutions, housing service providers, and Indigenous community organizations to address systemic housing challenges.

As a team member of the Oyateki Partnership, the Pathways Coordinator provides guidance and support to Indigenous students experiencing emergent housing insecurity, ensuring they have access to safe and stable accommodations. This role focuses on advocacy, collaboration with Student Wellness and Student Support teams, referrals to housing services, as well as working closely with post-secondary institutions, housing providers, and community organizations. By identifying challenges and barriers, the Pathways Coordinator contributes to the development of strategies that improve housing access and stability for First Nation and Mtis students and youth. This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
**Specific Accountabilities**:
**_ AdministrationClient Services_**
- Provide housing-related support services to First Nation and Mtis students experiencing homelessness or transiency, following referrals from internal teams such as Student Wellness and Student Supports
- Support relationships with community partners as required
- Act as a liaison to ensure faculty are aware of the support plans being provided to students and youth
- Advocate on behalf of students and youth with landlords, housing agencies, and community organizations when appropriate and refer students and youth to student supports and resources as needed
- Facilitate referrals to emergency housing services, shelters, and transitional housing options
- Connect students and youth with financial assistance programs related to housing
- Engage in proactive advising by maintaining regular communication with students and youth receiving housing support
- Engage with a caseload of students and youth using a proactive advising model
- Identify gaps in housing services and recommend strategies to enhance accessibility and reduce housing insecurity for Indigenous students and youth
- Develop, implement and share best practices for crisis intervention and emergency housing support
- Ensure plans are aligned with emerging trends, needs of key stakeholders and remain current on best practice in student supports
- Assess effectiveness of departmental services and programs by developing, implementing, collecting, and examining surveys, focus groups, and other data
- Regularly assess and analyze the effectiveness of relationships with community resources, including local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions
- Utilize feedback from evaluations to strengthen partnerships, enhance resource offerings, and better meet the diverse needs of students and youth, ensuring resources provided are not only relevant and beneficial but also foster a supportive network that enhances the overall student and youth experience
- Prepare and deliver presentations on program(s); facilitate meetings on program services and issues

**Reporting and Compliance**
- Prepare and organize data related to emergent housing referrals and short-term case coordination for reporting purposes, in al