Program Support Staff, Prevention Services

The Program Support Staff provides a complete range of professional support to the Programming team and assists in the facilitation of culturally and/or socially relevant programming to promote wholistic wellness for Algonquin children, youth and families. This is a part-time position with hours varying from 12 to 48 hours bi-weekly.

**P**osition Title**:Program Support Staff, Prevention Services

**Posting Period**: Until the position is filled

**Salary**: $24.73 - $27.47 hourly

**_ Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team_**_ _**

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our Child Well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We're looking for the right people to grow with the organization. Are you interested?

**SUMMARY**:
To provide program assistance and support for day-to-day program-related matters at Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society. Must be ready, willing and able to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all Nigig staff, local and associated organizations and associations, as well as business associates of Nigig Nibi Ki-Win Gamik Society **(“Nigig”),**including community and community partners.

The Program Support Staff provides a complete range of professional support to the Programming team and assists in the facilitation of culturally and/or socially relevant programming to promote wholistic wellness for Algonquin children, youth and families.

The Program Support Staff will provide professional program support with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement, as well as ensure complete confidentially of information and respects and safeguards privacy entitlements of all members of the community.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**1.** **Programming Support**:

- Facilitates group activities and programs with children, youth and adults.
- Answers incoming calls and directs accordingly, records messages when appropriate.
- Greets and assists the public and staff with general inquires, directing the public to the appropriate personnel.
- Assists the Program Lead(s) in the facilitation of program plans.
- Organizes, coordinates activities, facilities for meeting places, resource people, transportation for excursions, materials and an agenda for all meetings/workshops.
- In conjunction with the Program Lead, will assist in the meal planning for various programs and facilitate the preparation of meals and snacks as required.
- Runs errands for the gathering of required materials for various programs.
- Documents any occurrences during the course of programming.
- Engages with and keeps community informed of planned events and activities.
- May act as a support person for community committees, if necessary, as related to the program.
- Collects feedback from program participants and collaborates with the department for continuous improvement.

**2.** **Community Engagement**:

- Supports the Program Lead(s) in the daily management of the program tasks and responsibilities.
- Facilitates culturally relevant programming to our children, youth and families.
- Assists in planning for unique events such as participation in Youth & Elders gatherings, Traditional Teachings, Santa Claus Parades, or other stand-alone events.
- Informs community of planned events, i.e., newsletter.

**3.** **Administrative Support**:

- Attendance and participation in all programming during the shifts assigned.
- Incoming and outgoing correspondence, activity log, statistics, and time.
- Tracking/monitoring activities.
- Promotes and collets feedback from workshops, programs and events, which may include surveys. Tracks/monitors strengths/weaknesses of activities of each group and group function.

**4.** **Quality Management**:

- Assists in preparing activity calendars for community and Nigig newsletters as required.
- Promotes and encourages community participation in local or Nigig-specific program activities, notifying parents of activities.
- Ensures accuracy in correspondence, gathering information and communication representing Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society.

**5.** **Risk Management**:

- Medium level of risk management is required for this position, however, in exercising judgement and taking self-directed actions within the scope of this work - a level of risk management is expected.
- Ensures compete protection of privacy, confidentiality and safeguarding of private and personal information for all clients/program participants and matters of sensitive nature.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
**EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS**:
**1.** **BASIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- Post Secondary education related to social services, early childhood education, child and youth worker program, recreation or Grade 12 with relevant work experien