Prevention Coordinator

Classification/Level: CS-4

Employment Status: Full-Time - Term

Department: Health Services, Mental Health

**Position Summary**

The Prevention Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a prevention program in M’Chigeeng First Nation. The position will include the supervision of a team of prevention workers as well as program development for preventative services in the areas of substance use and addictions and violence prevention.

**Reporting Relationship**

The Prevention Coordinator will report to and be supervised by the Health Services Department Manager.

**Essential Functions**
- Plans and Coordinates program activities including trainings and workshops for youth at both Lakeview School and Manitoulin Secondary School.
- Lead the High-Risk Table through case management and ensure all cases are being followed up on within each Department.
- Provide supervision and guidance to prevention workers including training opportunities and support.
- Prepares necessary meeting and training materials, and documents important actions and decisions from meetings.
- Ensures project deadlines are met.
- Contributes to a collaborative, positive organizational culture. Embodies the values and qualities of M’Chigeeng First Nation in internal and external relationships.
- Maintain a wholistic approach to prevention services.
- Work alongside other Department Programs geared toward youth to ensure prevention workshops, and services are included in school and/or after-school activities for youth.
- Meet regularly with Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers to ensure culture and language efforts are at the forefront of prevention programming.
- Demonstrate a positive relationship with other services.
- Ensure Department vision, integrity and credibility is maintained.
- Maintain and organize relevant program statistics.
- Participate in community events and demonstrate involvement in other community led initiatives.
- Demonstrate a dedication and commitment to the First Nation.
- Attend additional training beneficial to the role.
- Performs other related tasks as necessary.

**Qualifications**
- College Diploma in a Human Services Related Field (Minimum 2-year program) (i.e., Health, Public Health Management, Social Work)
- At least two years of experience in coordinating and/or programming
- Knowledge and experience of Workplace Health and Safety procedures
- Strong Understanding of Decolonizing Approaches and Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- Knowledge of current issues in First Nations mental health and addictions services

**Skills & Requirements**
- Demonstrated skills in communicating prevention and information and motivating people to change their attitudes and behaviors
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles of research-based prevention
- Excellent oral and communications skills and ability to facilitate speaking engagement and other community forums
- Community organization skills and the ability to reach out to community and strategic partners and form coalitions as necessary
- Effective problem solving, negotiating and collaboration building skills
- Have contemporary knowledge of current key issues in First Nations Mental Health and Addictions Services
- Have a strong understanding of ongoing colonialism and its continued impacts on Anishinabek People
- Ability to manage independently
- Maintain professional attitude when interacting with stakeholders
- Have a sound and thorough understanding of Addictions and Mental Health Challenges as they relate to First Nations Communities
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and practices
- Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin or willingness to learn
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

**Conditions of Employment**:
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original

**Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale**: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications by** August 30th, 2024** to:
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**Application deadline: August 30th, 2024**

**Prevention Coordinator**

c/o Human Resources

M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333

M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0