Working from an Indigenous world view and under the supervision of the Manager of Family Wellness Supports, the Women’s Wellness Program Co-Coordinator is a co- facilitator for the Women’s Wellness Program. This position is responsible for co-facilitating program from a trauma informed, culturally grounded place, towards providing an opportunity for Indigenous Women to gain a deeper understanding of self to learn about breaking cycles, empowerment and advocacy.
As a Women’s Wellness Co-Coordinator, job duties include the following:
- Planning and preparing for group sessions.
- Adjusting and modifying program curriculum depending on the needs of the group
- Recruitment and intake of participants
- Maintaining materials and supplies for the program
- Connecting participants to appropriate support systems
- Collects and maintains statistics and provides program and activity reporting to the funder
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date case notes
As a member of the VNFC Team, job duties include the following:
- Always representing the VNFC in a respectful manner.
- Attend relevant professional training and meetings when directed.
- Participate in staff development, staff meetings and department meetings as required, including community and cultural events.
- Participate in data collection and evaluation tasks as requested.
Familiarity and experience in Indigenous Communities
- Some knowledge of Indigenous cultures and practices including from the territory in which the work of VNFC takes place. Ability to speak about one’s own Indigenous culture, if applicable, and any communities the (prospective) employee has previously lived in or held jobs within.
- In-depth knowledge of the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada including the ongoing processes of colonization, discrimination, and structural violence, and the effects on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities; understanding of the wellness and healing capacities of Indigenous cultural resiliency and resurgence.
- Knowledge and practice of providing community-based services to Indigenous peoples using philosophies of cultural humility and cultural safety.
- Understanding of concerns and challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Communication Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external partners.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to independently maintain electronic correspondence, and other forms of professional communication.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and the general public.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook a requirement.
Leadership Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to work independently, as part of a team, and be dependable and self-motivated.
- Operates with a strong understanding of ethics, boundaries, and understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to remain composed and maintain a professional attitude in high stress situations.
- Ability to support Indigenous women through personal crises.
Program Abilities and Knowledge
- Knowledge and practicing from a strength-based, trauma informed, culturally sensitive holistic approach.
- Awareness of the challenges faced by participants including but not limited to boundaries, mental health, violence, and stress.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Community Service Act
- Ability to practice using philosophies of cultural safety and humility, and trauma informed care.
- Ability to support Indigenous women through personal crisis.
- Knowledge and ability to work ethically and maintain professional boundaries when working with vulnerable clients.
- Physical requirement - the role includes spending a major portion of the work hours sitting, standing, driving and/or walking including stretching, bending, and lifting.
Education and Work Experience
- Degree or diploma in Social Work or equivalent
- Preference for past experience working in/with an Indigenous serving organization or community setting
- Strong curriculum planning experience
- Recognized course(s) related to position, particularly any focused on cultural safety and humility; or equivalent lived and/or professional experience
Other
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Valid BC Driver’s license and clean driving record
- Required to provide current vulnerable sector criminal record check
