Community Program Pathfinder

**NCO JOB DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY PROGRAM PATHFINDER**

**_The Native Clan Organization (NCO) acknowledges and supports the importance of having a team of pathfinders and helpers that reflect our relatives that we support. NCO practices equitable hiring practices and wants our work team to reflect those we serve as we aid our relatives on their journeys. In this spirit, preference will be given to those who self-declare Indigenous backgrounds in their resume or cover letter. _**

**Position Summary**:
**The Community Program Pathfinder will help, and support creating a safe and culturally grounded community gathering space for relatives to gather for supports. These supports come in the form of support groups, workshops, lessons, partner organization programs, and peer-support groups for our relatives in community. This member of the NCO team will be grounded in community, and pathfind the needed supports for our relatives.**

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Chief Executive Pathfinder (CEP) for coordination, development, statistical tracking, and facilitation of community-based programs offered by The Native Clan Organization (NCO) and partner organizations.

**RESPONSIBLE FOR**:

- Comply with the NCO Mission Statement, as well as all applicable Directives, Policies, Protocols and partner organization policies when applicable.
- Attend staff meetings, lead meeting portions, and train and mentor NCO staff in the topics of program development, facilitation, and creating culturally appropriate spaces for learning.
- Participate in Professional Development as directed by the (CEP) for the purposes of program facilitation or other topics to further NCO’s mission.
- Provide CEP the annual CPP budget requirements, and facility requirements.
- Provide Manitou House Pathfinder (MHP) a monthly written report of CPP activities by the 14thof each month.
- Work with partner organizations to develop and deliver programs, lessons, workshops, and support groups in a community setting that is culturally approachable, safe, and easily accessible.
- Develop policies, methods, and systems of data tracking, referral, and operation under the review of the CPP for the needs of the facility.
- Network and strengthen NCO’s partner network and community presence.
- Collaborate with staff, families, groups, justice staff, relatives, and stakeholders to address and identity needed programs for future development.
- Display a knowledge of local resources, supports, and organizations that can also support our relatives who trust NCO and come to NCO for support.
- Develop methods of reporting success in programs, groups, or workshops to partner agencies that take into account privacy, needs, and cultural sensitivity.
- Maintain confidential files, information, and data in a sound way that does not put NCO or our relatives at risk.
- Develop and maintain ways for partner organizations to utilize the facility space NCO has access to, and account for safety, liability, confidentiality, and community needs.
- Develop and maintain a stable schedule of support groups, programs, workshops, and events at the space NCO has access to so community needs can be met.
- Develop ways of relatives being able to give feedback on groups, programs, and workshops to better serve them or address shortfalls.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of program, workshop, support group, and other statistical data for NCO tracking and utilization.
- Maintain community awareness of programs, support groups, workshops, and other events hosted or facilitated by NCO.
- Act as a mentor and role-model for NCO staff looking to develop facilitation, support group, or event experience.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to work independently in a trusted role within NCO.
- Any other duties assigned by the CEP.

*_Please note that the use of the word “relative” in this description takes the place of the words client, resident, or participant as NCO promotes a sense of relation and belonging in our way of operating._

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Education, training, or working experience in program facilitation, program development, creating safe spaces, and community outreach and partnerships.
- Working experience with western justice systems desired.
- Ability to conduct individual counseling or support.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in reporting and data statistics.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form. Must also be able to communicate effectively in a cultural or in person setting.
- Ability to identify needs/risks of clients exiting justice systems, or who are experiencing unaddressed trauma.
- Ability to maintain an effective network of partner and support agencies.
- Ability create and co-develop programs and support groups to address the needs of our community.
- Knowledge of trauma informed care, human-centered approaches, strength-based approaches, and how to adapt these approaches to Indigenous ways of bei