Dryden Native Friendship Centre Employment Opportunity - Indigenous Mentor
The Indigenous Mentor is to provide support and services for gender and sexuality diverse (2SLGBTQQIA+) urban Indigenous people of all age groups, to enhance existing services from a culture-based framework, and to support a trauma-informed approach to community building and inclusion.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities include but is not limited to:
Develop a strengths-based action plan to support Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQAI+ people that is informed by their needs;
Supports Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQAI+ people by providing one-to-one and participant-based services;
Promotes awareness and ensure access to the program through a variety of outreach efforts and promotional activities;
Facilitate land-based activities
Support clients in the administrative processes for applications related to the name change, sex designation, and gender affirming surgeries
Coordinate relevant project activities that provide ongoing Friendship Centre and community-based supports for Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQAI+ people;
Integrate Indigenous cultural approaches to the planning and delivery of the program;
Build strategic relationships with local organizations and schools to foster alignment between them and the Friendship Centre in supporting Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ people;
Review existing tools and wise practices used to support Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQAI+ people and integrate these into daily activities;
Promote healthy lifestyles as guided by traditional teachings through integration with other Friendship Centre programs
Regularly provide reporting updates and maintain client files in alignment with DNFC policy;
Review project supportive materials provided by the OFIFC Research team;
Annual attendance of knowledge-sharing gatherings – to identify and share wise practices across the province;
Other responsibilities, as required;
Qualifications:
Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, or related program. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Lived experience as Two-Spirit and/or LGTBQQIA+ identified Indigenous person is an asset, applicants are encouraged to self-identify with their application;
Proficiency in applicable software programs (e.g.: Microsoft Suites)
Satisfactory vulnerable sector check will be a requirement of the job;
Thorough understanding of the issues and challenges of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community
Lived/work experience and/or education in working with young people in a supportive or mentoring role is an asset;
Community experience that can include organizing events, holding traditional roles, and volunteering;
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with emphasis on the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach;
Interest and/or experience in storytelling, arts-based activities such as crafting, visual art, theatre, singing, dancing, etc. and experience in planning activities and documenting events and activities in a variety of formats;
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team;
Excellent organizational skills and excellent networking and facilitation skills;
Work Conditions & Remuneration
Working in a shared office environment
$23.00 – 25.00 per hour
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: March 29th, 2024
Full job description available upon request
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 *****
