Director of Engagement

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-led service model.

OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Engagement facilitates inter-departmental child and youth and family-centered service response. The Director of Engagement creates and implementing strategies that engage children, youth and families in building upon their strengths, skills and confidence to fulfil our responsibilities in the community. This position will require scheduled travel to First Nations communities. This position will work Monday to Friday in office. The incumbent must be able to work on site, sit for extended periods, and be able to travel. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITES: 

·       Serve as Director for the Memengwaa Youth Transitional Housing and Outreach Program, and the Wellness Team.

·       Participate in monthly meetings with the Running White Wolves Youth Council.

·       Work in collaboration with stakeholders to meet the needs of youth in the program and the organization.

·       Liaise with the organization Directors and Supervisors to facilitate meaningful engagement of children, youth and families with services built to support them.

·       Work closely with the Program Supervisors to engage in program planning.

·       Co-organize regularly occurring community outreach to build positive and respectful relationships with children, young people and families who are supported by the organization.

·       Liaise with organization Directors and Supervisors to create opportunities in the workplace and with community organizations for the development of skills, experience and confidence.

·       Work in collaboration with the Training and Fund Development to access funding opportunities to support the development and implementation of program and services centered on the Shawenim Abinoojii’s strategic priorities.

·       Provide leadership and modelling to staff on positive youth engagement, with a focus on relational practice; maintain supportive relationships with children, youth and families.

·       Compile program information and data into regular reports to Board of Directors.

·       Coach the Memengwaa and Wellness teams on reporting and stats, to meet various program reporting requirements.

·       Evaluate data, current practices and outcomes and incorporate best practices into service delivery approach.

·       Create, update, and/or adapt program policies and procedures.

·       Assess and adapt program and service delivery models on an ongoing basis to ensure supports are provided in our Anishinaabe ways.

·       Participate in various community initiatives, with a focus on improving the experiences of First Nations children, youth and families

·       Support the program supervisor, or other team members when needed, to deal with crises, emergencies, or to problem solve as required.

·       Oversee special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

·       Strong interpersonal communication skills.

·       Master’s of Social Work (MSW) and/or relevant professional experience.

·       Minimum 3 years supervisory and management experience.

·       Experience developing and evaluating social service programs.

·       Extensive knowledge of community resources.

·    Ability to apply a strengths-based approach to working with people with diverse life experiences.

·       Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of First Nations perspectives, culture, and philosophies.

·       Experience in report writing.

·       Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.

·       Ability to prioritize tasks and create work plans.

·       Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), E-mail (Outlook) and Internet, including ability to type.

Please visit our careers page to view our current opportunities and to submit your application directly: 

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You are also welcome to apply to recruitment@shawenimabinoojii.org  to or drop your resume off at our main office located at 865 Main Street.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).