Job Summary:

The Indigenous Youth Support and Program Coordinator (IYSPC) plans and develops activities and programming for youth in consultation with the supervisor. Plans and implements program activities and special events; and liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision for youth and their families. Facilitates referrals to the program and represents the organization or program at external events. The worker will provide youth focus supports and activities on a one-to-one basis and in group activities setting at Metis Family Services. The worker prepares, promotes, and schedules group sessions, interviews, and assesses participants’ suitability, facilitates group sessions, and evaluates program’s success.

Reports to:

Program Coordinator 2 and Associate Director of Programs and Practice

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops a program in consultation with the supervisor. Plans include implementation of program activities and special events that strengthen connections for youth to family, community, and culture.
• Assists youth in understanding youth/independent living agreements and supports youth in developing Youth Agreement plans and working with social workers in accessing youth and young adult programs.
• Manages a caseload and maintains contact with clients in order to provide one-to-one follow-up support as necessary for clients to access appropriate health, social, cultural, and other community services. One-to-one services may be provided in the client’s home, in the community, and at the agency.
• Assists clients in accessing appropriate health, social, cultural, and other community services by attending appointments with clients and providing transportation when necessary.
• Formulates program referrals and intake procedures for clients referred to the program and evaluates the program in consultation with the supervisor. Selects participants based on their suitability to the particular group session offered.
• Coordinates and plans sessions in a consultative process with participants to meet participants' life skills and independence needs.
• Conducts sessions, acting as a facilitator and/or invites community partners to facilitate learning activities for clients and build connections with community service providers.
• Works with Elders and within the Indigenous community to facilitate cultural teachings and cultural connections for clients.
• Collaborates with agency staff members to develop and coordinate a Youth Advisory Council to strengthen the youth’s voices as clients in the agency.
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards requirements are met.
• Conducts program evaluation and obtains client feedback on group effectiveness, material presented, facilitation style, etc. Reports any difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources in order to provide program-related information to clients.
• Supervises program staff and volunteers by performing duties such as assigning work and providing feedback on performance.
• Orients, determines the need for, and provides training to program volunteers and practicum students.
• Monitors and manages program expenditures and maintains financial records in accordance with established procedures. Prepares the program budget for submission and presentation to supervisor and senior management.
• Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision.
• Facilitate referrals to the