Urban Indigenous Healthy Kids Program Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Dryden Native Friendship Centre

Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Healthy Kids Program Coordinator

The Dryden Native Friendship Centre (DNFC) is currently seeking a reliable and motivated candidate for Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Healthy Kids Program (UIHLHKP) Coordinator – Contract Position. The Healthy Kids coordinator is responsible to design, coordinate, facilitate, monitor and evaluate healthy kids’ programs based on the community’s needs and interests. Focusing on increasing awareness and providing education on healthy eating for children; provide opportunities to support healthy eating for families; increase recreation activities that incorporate traditional activities and increase children and youth physical activity levels through access to recreation facilities, education and activity programs. Coordinator will ensure programing complies with DNFC and OFIFC standards of performance and that all program requirements are met.

SCHEDULE:

Regular full-time hours:

Summer Months (July-August) Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility to meet program needs.

Winter Months (September-June) Monday – Friday 10:00am – 6pm, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility to meet program needs.

This is a contract position expected to end March 31st, 2025.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Increase awareness and provide education on healthy eating for children

• Increase access and availability to healthy food for children

• Provide opportunities to support healthy eating for families

• Increase recreation activities that incorporate traditional activities

• Increase children and youth physical activity through access to recreation facilities, education, and activity programs

• Plan, organize, supervise, assess, and facilitate nutrition and nutritional education programs

• Increase children and youth physical activities through access to recreation facilities, education, and activity programs.

• Maintain and manage program activities, records, and participant files.

• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify program enhancements.

• Establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with local community sports, fitness and recreation agencies/organizations, schools, and other relevant agencies/organizations.

• On-going program promotion within the community, specifically targeting urban Indigenous children, youth, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university or college degree/diploma in Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation, or other related fields, training and experience (i.e. Fitness Instructor Specialist Certification) may be considered equivalent.

• Acceptable Criminal records check – vulnerable sector will be a condition of employment

• A class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s license or equivalent with acceptable driver’s abstract

• First Aid/CPR or willing to be certified.

• Experience in physical fitness training or be willing to be certified

• Excellent knowledge about healthy lifestyle behaviors, specifically nutrition, healthy weight, and the benefits of living smoke free

• Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programming

• Experience in presenting workshops and facilitating groups

• Excellent computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of the Friendship Centre and the various programs provided to the community

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture is an asset

• Ability to speak Ojibwe/Oji-Cree is an asset

• Experience with maintaining and working within a budget is an asset

• Have a passion for, and be willing to role model healthy lifestyle behaviors

• Experience in data collection and evaluation is an asset

WORK CONDITIONS & REMUNERATION:

• Working in a shared office environment

• $22-24.00 per hour

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY SEND THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES AND PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:

Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre

74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4

Fax: (807) 223-6275 | Email: hr@dnfconline.org

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage all persons to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process, please inform Human Resources and every reasonable attempt to accommodate you will be made.

***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****

Casual Caregivers

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Homeward Bound Daycare

Casual Caregivers

The Dryden Native Friendship Centre (DNFC) is currently accepting resumes for the position of Casual Caregivers. Casual Caregivers are on call employees who work on an as needed basis. This position covers full-time staff illness, vacations, lunches, or other staff shortages.

Casual Caregivers will report to the Daycare Supervisor.

SCHEDULE:

Variable hours between 8:00am and 5:15pm Monday – Friday.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Cultivate authentic relationships with children, families, community, and coworkers

• Provide a nurturing safe environment for the children in the daycare

• Collaborate with other staff to create activities for the children based on an emergent curriculum

• Ensure the classroom is kept clean, and all programming materials being used are in good condition

• Aid regular staff with daily classroom routines such as – meals, diapering, clean up, story time, safe drop off/pick up etc.

• Follow all daycare policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year experience in directly caring for children in daycare, classroom, summer camp environment, or similar locations

• A Two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education is preferred, however applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions

• Ability to work independently and as a team, with minimal supervision

• Must have First Aid with infant CPR or ability to obtain

• Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector, is a requirement of the employment offer.

• Up to date immunization record with a 2-Step TB test or ability to obtain

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Awareness & knowledge of Indigenous culture and foods is an asset

• Ability to speak Ojibwe or Oji-Cree is an asset

WORK CONDITIONS & REMUNERATION:

• Working in the classrooms within the Daycare

• Daily outdoor activities and occasional offsite programming

• $22.00 -$30.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY SEND THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES AND PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:

Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre

74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4

Fax: (807) 223-6275 | Email: hr@dnfconline.org

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage all persons to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process, please inform Human Resources and every reasonable attempt to accommodate you will be made.

***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****

Akwe:go Program Coordinator

The Dryden Native Friendship Centre is currently accepting applications for Akwe:go  Program Coordinator.  The Akwe:go program is to provide urban Indigenous at-risk children ages 7 – 12 with culturally based programming which encourages healthy lifestyle choices. The goal of this program is to provide urban Indigenous children with support, tools, and healthy activities which will build upon and foster their ability to make healthy choices.  

Schedule:

Regular full-time hours:

Summer Months (July-August) Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility to meet program needs.

Winter Months (September-June) Monday – Friday 10:00am – 6pm, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility to meet program needs.

This position is a regular full-time employment opportunity and is eligible for group retirement, extended benefits, and paid time off. 

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide group and one-to-one programming events to address topics such as: self-esteem, peer pressure, healthy eating, and physical activities

• Provide support through institutional interventions such as homework help, connection with tutors, justice prevention, etc.

• Provide support for children with various disabilities along with their families

• Provide land-based activities

• Facilitate transfer of cultural knowledge – connections with Elders, storytelling, traditional medicines, food education, etc.

• Networking and collaborating with other organizations and existing Friendship Centre programs

• Maintain up-to-date files and complete reporting requirements as required by the Friendship Centre

• Implement outreach and promotional activities

• Increase knowledge of and access to healthy meals and snacks

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         A college diploma or university degree in social work, education, or a related field;

·         Possess 2 years work related experience in the social service work area, preferably in children/ youth related positions;

·         Experience in program planning, development, implementation, data collection and evaluation for children & youth;

·         Must possess good written and oral communication skills; Ability to actively engage children;

·         Must possess skills and experience in presenting educational workshops and facilitating groups, in particular Children / Youth;

·         Knowledge of social, cultural, and recreational needs and interests of Indigenous children and youth; 

·         Excellent computer skills; MS Word, Excel, and other Microsoft programs

·         Must have the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;

·         Must have the ability to work as a team player and be capable of coordinating activities with other Friendship Centre programs;

·         Knowledge of the Friendship Centre and various programs provided throughout the community;

·         Knowledge of the Indigenous Culture and the social reality that Indigenous children experience in urban settings;

·         Must possess current First-Aid/CPR certification or be willing to be certified;

·         A clear Criminal Reference Check (CRC) will be a condition of the employment offer;

·         Must possess a valid driver’s licence with a good driving record; will be required to provide Driver’s Abstract as a condition of the employment offer;

Work Conditions & Remuneration:

• Working in a shared office environment

• $44,000-$47,000 annual remuneration

SEND RESUME & COVER LETTER with 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES (1 of which is a recent employer) and PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:

Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre

74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4

Fax: 807-223-6275    e-mail:  hr@dnfconline.org

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourages all person to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process please just let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate you.

***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****