011 - Coordinator, Métis Healthy Babies, Health Children Program

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Closing Date: March 6, 2025

Contract Position, Term Date: March 02, 2026

Fixed On-Site Position

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the role

The Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children (MHBHC) program is a prevention and early intervention strategy of services for families with children prenatal to 6 years of age. The heart of the MHBHC programming is preparation for parenting (preconception component), getting ready for the birth of the baby (prenatal care) and taking care of the baby (postnatal care).

What you will be doing

• Ensure that Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
• Provide prevention and early intervention strategies of services for families with children prenatal to 6 years of age
• Provide support to families preparing for parenting (preconception component), getting ready for the birth of the baby (prenatal care) and taking care of the baby (postnatal care).
• Support client driven needs utilizing case management techniques such as establishing a trusting relationship; case noting, advocacy, referrals, development of personal wellness plans, peer support, follow-up, linkages, home visits, and interventions as necessary (baby weight tracking and child development)
• Provide education/informing/learning activities related to prenatal health, parenting, nutrition, family plan, and activities such as healthy sexuality
• Work with health and social agencies by way of organizing and facilitating community events to enhance client and community knowledge, and improve client access
• Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
• Financial reporting specific to your program site and budget
• Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services
• Participate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permit
• Attend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of the Community Wellbeing Branch

Qualifications

Mandatory qualifications:

• Minimal education of a 2-year diploma in a social services related field
• 1 or more years’ experience in client case management experience
• 1 or more years’ experience working with ages 0 to 6
• Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
• Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Well-developed administrative, organizational and communication skills in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift 11.5kg when required
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset

AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.