Women's Wellness Program Co-Coordinator

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Women's Wellness Program Co-Coordinator

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Job Summary

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Women’s Wellness Co-Coordinator, job duties include the following:

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Planning
and preparing for group sessions.

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Adjusting
and modifying program curriculum depending on the needs of the group

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Recruitment
and intake of participants

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Maintaining
materials and supplies for the program

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Connecting
participants to appropriate support systems

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Collects and
maintains statistics and provides program and activity reporting to the funder

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Maintains accurate and up-to-date case notes

As a member of the VNFC Team, job duties include the following:

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Always
representing the VNFC in a respectful manner.

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Attend
relevant professional training and meetings when
directed.

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Participate in staff development, staff
meetings and department meetings as required, including community and cultural
events.

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Participate in data collection and
evaluation tasks as requested.

Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity and experience in Indigenous Communities

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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.

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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.

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Knowledge and practice of providing community-based
services to Indigenous peoples using philosophies of cultural humility and
cultural safety.

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Understanding of concerns and challenges faced
by 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Communication Skills and Abilities

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Excellent interpersonal communication skills with
the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with diverse
internal and external partners.

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Excellent written communication skills with
the ability to independently maintain electronic correspondence, and other
forms of professional communication.

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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

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Must
be able to work independently, as part of a team, and be dependable and
self-motivated.

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Operates
with a strong understanding of ethics, boundaries, and understanding of
confidentiality.

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Ability to remain composed and maintain a
professional attitude in high stress situations.

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Ability to support Indigenous women through
personal crises.

Program Abilities and Knowledge

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Knowledge
and practicing from a strength-based, trauma informed, culturally sensitive
holistic approach.

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Awareness
of the challenges faced by participants including but not limited to boundaries,
mental health, violence, and stress.

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Knowledge of the Child and Family Community Service Act

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Ability to practice using philosophies of
cultural safety and humility, and trauma informed care.

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Ability to support Indigenous women through
personal crisis.

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Knowledge and ability to work ethically and
maintain professional boundaries when working with vulnerable clients.

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Physical requirement - the role includes
spending a major portion of the work hours sitting, standing, driving and/or
walking including stretching, bending, and lifting.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

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Degree or diploma in Social Work or equivalent

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Preference for past experience working in/with
an Indigenous serving organization or community setting

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Strong curriculum planning experience

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Recognized
course(s) related to position, particularly any focused on cultural safety and
humility; or equivalent lived and/or professional experience

Other

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Access to a reliable vehicle

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Valid BC Driver’s license and clean driving
record

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Required to provide current vulnerable sector
criminal record check

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