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Cultural Program Lead Full Time NEW
Posting Period: Until the position is filled
Salary: $65,000. – $75,000. Annually
Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society
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?
Learn more about Nigig: https://www.nigignibi.com/about/nigig-nibi-ki-win
SUMMARY
Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik is an organization that works to affect the development, implementation, administration, and operation of child and family well-being programs. This includes programs that teach, encourage and support connection in accordance with Algonquin of Pikwakanagan First Nation’s child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win. The Cultural Program Lead will be guided by principles set out in Nigig Nibi Ki-win, which includes incorporating nurturing care and cultural supports to Family Wellness programming.
The Cultural Program Lead will oversee the Program Support Staff, ultimately overseeing the development and delivery of cultural programing and services for children, youth and families with a wholistic approach that promotes cultural education that will include: ceremony for each developmental stage, language recovery and access to Elders to support issues and challenges faced by children, youth and their families, including Circles.
This is a full-time position requiring flexible work hours including evenings and weekends.
The Cultural Program Lead will play a pivotal role in leading Nigig’s prevention efforts and ensuring the delivery of engaging, high-quality and client-driven programming. Working closely with the Family Wellness Manager, the Cultural Program Lead will develop, implement and evaluate the success of offered programs, in order to be responsive to the changing needs of Pikwakanagan (“AoPFN”) children, youth, their families and the greater community.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program and Service Delivery
• Develops and oversees coordination, staffing, facilitation and implementation of client-centered programs, focused on traditional healing, guidance, counselling, teachings, circles and ceremonies.
• Ensures programming is reflective of Algonquin cultural; values, perspectives and traditions, as well as of community needs.
• Recruits and maintains a roster of Indigenous Elders, Traditional Advisors, Knowledge Keepers and Healers to provide culturally appropriate services.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates cultural events, workshops, life skills sessions, language classes, activities, teachings, ceremonies, land-based programs and special events and/or projects.
• Conducts research, produces reports and recommends policies and programs for the development of children, youth and family cultural programs internally, as well as for coordinated efforts.
• Reviews and recommends best methods to identity change for improving the quality of services in all aspects while ensuring the provision of culturally appropriate services and provide recommendations to the Family Wellness Manager, Cultural Advisor to Service Delivery and Director of Service Delivery or their designate.
• Develops/creates and oversees the implementation of promotion and advertisement of programs and activities in collaboration with Nigig’s Communications Department.
• Documents the life of the program(s), including challenges and successes.
• Works with Program Support Staff to ensure the completion of all administrative duties and responsibilities including an inventory of materials & supplies, confirmation of location bookings, client transportation, etc.
• Provides oversight to all programming-related functions provided through the Family Wellness department.
• Collaborates with youth, families, elders and community members, as well as other Nigig staff/departments, to identify needs, priorities, and opportunities for appropriate programming needs.
• Ensures that programs are rooted in Algonquin culture, evidence-based, and responsive to the unique strengths and challenges of the community.
2. Collaborative Practice, Supervision and Leadership
• Works closely with Nigig’s planning committees, programs and services to ensure quality program development and delivery in accordance with the organization’s mandate and community support objectives.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and support to Program Support Staff, ensuring they have the training, resources and guidance needed to effectively and safely carry out their roles.
• Promotes and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment that values cultural diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and development.
• Conducts regular check-ins and reports issues related to professional standards and performance to management.
• Recommends potential professional development activities or supports that may benefit the growth and success of team members, within Family Wellness or the Nigig team overall.
• Works closely with the Nigig Communications Team to ensure our internal and community newsletters contain cultural content, important announcements, and events.
3. Community Development
• Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes family and child prevention and wellness needs with respect to programming initiatives.
• Oversees and participates actively in developing strategic plans for the department and annualized work plans.
• Oversees, participates and coordinates new family and child prevention and wellness programming strategies and initiatives.
• Liaisons and networks with other departments at Nigig as well as within community.
• Participates on relevant community committees and in relevant meetings.
• Oversees the promotion and community awareness of Family Wellness programs.
• Seeks and facilitates opportunities within the community to help build and nurture relationships with families.
• Assists in building and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, Elders, and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and maximize impact.
• Assists in facilitating community consultations, prevention and wellness program-related focus groups, and feedback sessions to ensure that programs are responsive to community needs and preferences.
• Identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration with external agencies and Algonquin Anishinaabeg communities, where this might be beneficial to enhancing program relevancy, sustainability and effectiveness.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders and conduct presentations to client groups and organizations on cultural services and supports.
4. Administrative
• In conjunction with the Family Wellness Manager, develops and integrates administrative and service/program-related policy(ies) and procedure(s) to oversee and implement engaging programming for children and youth and their families.
• Develops tools to ensure evidence-based program analysis and reporting.
• May assist FW Manager in completing administrative reporting requirements according to policies and funding agent mandates including relevant notes and reports.
• Report any serious occurrences to FW Manager.
• Prepare serious occurrence reports and/or incident reports when necessary.
• Correspondence tracking and follow-ups with team members and program participants.
• Tracking/monitoring activities, documenting outcomes of activities & programs.
• Assists the FW Manager in developing program guidelines, rules, regulations and completion of all necessary data management, including but not limited to, statistics, funder reporting and all other program administration.
• With support from program support staff, maintains a complete inventory or cultural materials, supplies and equipment to assure the effective delivery of cultural programming activities and events.
• Attends all applicable meetings and required/recommended trainings offered.
5. Quality Management
• Utilizes evidence-based reporting to evaluate annualized work plans.
• Participates in staff development initiatives, conferences and training requirements specific to services related to Nigig Nibi Ki-Win.
• Ensures all Program Support Staff certifications are current and recertifications scheduled as needed.
• Prepares for, and acts as a support person for community committees, if necessary, as related to the program or Nigig Gamik.
• Ensures accuracy in correspondence, gathering information and communication.
• Respects legal obligations regarding children under Nigig Nibi Ki-win.
• Assists in tracking/monitoring strengths/weaknesses of program delivery of activities, support and referrals to relevant Nigig programs and support staff.
• Educate and provide staff, clients and community with cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competency training.
• Ensures confidentiality and safekeeping of all Agency documents and records.
• Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date and concise work files.
6. Risk Management
• Initiates and participates in a comprehensive risk management plans for the Program team.
• Ensures the protection and privacy of all Family Wellness program and services information and records, as well as that or clients/program participants.
7. Other
• Performs other related duties as may be required by the Family Wellness Manager, Director of Service Delivery and/or Executive Director.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work involves extensive public contact with children, youth and adults, the community, other service providers and other Nigig departments and staff; work is subject to deadlines and interruptions. Work involves sometimes handling and dealing with issues of a very sensitive and confidential nature. Work involves a flexible schedule, travel and transporting clients. Work involves standing and/or sitting for long periods of time, as well as active movement.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Basic Requirements:
• 5+ years of recognition and work experience in your community.
• Recognized as a Knowledge Keeper by a First Nation, within AoPFN would be ideal.
• Experience with program development and implementation.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity or demonstrated leadership capability is a must.
• A minimum of a class “G” drivers’ licence, access to a dependable vehicle and ability to obtain passenger insurance.
• Must enjoy working directly with children and youth.
2. Rated Requirements:
Knowledge:
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigig’s interest in children, youth and families.
• Knowledge of Algonquin cultural practices, traditions, customs.
• Have working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Nigig.
• Knowledge and understanding of AoPFN’s history, community dynamics, children, youth and families.
Abilities:
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff, AoPFN departments and staff, service providers, Council members & community.
• Ability to conduct ones’-self in a professional unbiased manner at all times.
• Exceptional communication skills (written skills i.e. program plans, reports, documents, proposals etc. and verbal skills i.e. presentations, team meetings, etc.).
• Strong computer skills with experience in the application of software, internet and email.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain tact, discretion and high-level confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to deal with constant interruptions and varied clientele.
Personal Suitability:
• Sensitive to Indigenous culture and values; promotes the culture and aspirations of Nigig Gamik and Nigig Nibi Ki-win.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; demonstrates a high level of professionalism and engagement.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Possess initiative, self-motivation, and be reliable and thorough.
• Be proactive and able to engage in a respectful, friendly and approachable manner.
• Act as a positive role model, being empathetic and compassionate.
• Resourceful and a problem solver.
• Must be able to travel.
3. Conditions of Employment:
• Recognized as a Knowledge Keeper by a First Nation, within AoPFN would be ideal.
• Must have a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage and a clear drivers’ abstract.
• Complete and signed Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement.
• Maintain a valid Vulnerable Sector Check Screening.
• Current CPR & Standard First Aid Certificate, and/or willingness to obtain.
• Able to work flexible hours.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For confidential requests, contact [email protected]
PREFERENCE IN HIRING:
Persons who identify as Indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified Indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified Indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-Indigenous candidate.
WE OFFER:
• Competitive Salary
• Employment benefits & pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Contact Information
Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society
1467 Mishomis Inamo,
Pikwakanagan, Ontario
Email: [email protected]