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COMPETITION # 2024-033RNATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 41403POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIMEThe Transitional Housing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that transitional homes operate in a collective, structured, and supportive manner, promoting a positive and healthy environment beneficial to the growth and independence of participants who have aged out of Agency care. Operating 24/7, Post Majority transitional homes provide temporary supportive housing, aiding Post Majority supported young adults in their journey towards achieving their self-identified goals while working towards securing permanent housing. The Transitional Housing Coordinator will oversee all program functions and collaborate with Agency Direct Service Workers as required.RESPONSIBILITES: Responsible for implementing policies and operational processes, participant engagement strategies, and ensuring safety of housing environment.Develop and maintain a structured transitional program, guided by cultural values of program participants.Provide timely intervention and supports in crisis situations including utilizing non-violent crisis intervention strategies.Ensure participants are supported and have access to; substance use sobriety and recovery, life skills, recreational activities, community building, social engagement, permanent housing, financial, employment, education, mental health, and parenting skills.Monitor individualized and self-identified goals and life plans with timely and ongoing wrap around supports for program participants.Provide culturally appropriate services that are centered around the physical, emotional, cultural, recreational, mental health and spiritual well-being of the young adult; connect the young adults with their families, communities, traditions; utilize land-based activities.Ensure transitional homes are clean, tidy, and organized with resident participation.Assist with the development and administration of programming, outings, Events, and young adult-led initiatives; plan, organize, and document service requests including transportation, communication, registration, cultural materials, and financial costs.Create staffing schedules and ensure coverage for all properties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on-call.Supervise Transitional Unit staff and work in collaboration with other SECFS units; contribute to team effectiveness by participating in team building activities; provide support and assistance when required.Develop and implement processes to gather information, monitor, evaluate and track data using a variety of methods that allow for analysis, summarization, and reporting.Ensure that reporting and tracking expectations, as required by Indigenous Services Canada for Post Majority Support Services, are met.Ensure proper documentation is submitted for financial billing/invoicing in a timely manner.Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary degree/diploma in social services (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered).Minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory role within a social services agency.Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy; ability to multi-task.Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth, and families, The Adoption Act; and Indigenous child welfare practices.Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, values, norms, ceremonies, and teachings; Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with First Nation communities i.e., leadership, children, families, colleagues, collaterals, as well as understand the Southeast communities.Lived experience with addiction and recovery considered an asset.Experience with providing supports and interventions for trauma/crisis, addictions, family violence, child abuse/neglect, grief, and loss issues.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook); proficiency with internet-related software.Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset).Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.Must be willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.