Strengthening Fathers Case Manager

Employment Opportunity: Strengthening Fathers Case Manager

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary Range: $60,000.00-65,000.00/ year

Employment Term: Contract until – March 31st, 2025 (possibility of renewal), Full time hours (35 hours/ week) can include nights and weekends

General Description:

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax and is looking for One (1) Strengthening Fathers Case Manager. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Center is a charitable non-profit organization which provides over 45 culturally grounded programs.

The Strengthening Fathers Program provides support for Indigenous fathers experiencing complex social, emotional and familial challenges. With the support of the Friendship Centre team, the Strengthening Fathers Case Manager will work collaboratively with fathers to build meaningful helping relationships while collectively identifying strengths, resources, challenges, and priorities using a holistic and culture-based framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with fathers and their families by providing support to access services.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ensure the program delivery is congruent with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s mission, vision and philosophy.
• Work with target age group: Indigenous fathers with children 0 - 18 years old (up to the 19th birthday) experiencing multiple risk factors including, but not limited to poverty, ability, lone parenting, social isolation, unstable housing/homelessness, family violence, substance misuse, emotional/mental health issues, and generational trauma.
• Support will be provided in the areas of child/youth growth and development, father-child relationships, parenting knowledge and skills, family life management, and community connections/referrals.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude, as well as initiative, self-direction, and teamwork.
• Ensure the community is informed and well-connected to the many existing programs of the Friendship Centre and work to identify existing resources outside of the Centre.
• Attend workshops and events hosted by the Strengthening Fathers Program.
• Show an understanding of and appreciation for how the determinants of health impact families in the community and have knowledge in Indigenous culture and traditions.
• Prepare reports for the Executive Director.
• Attend professional development opportunities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Education in Early Childhood Development, Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology, and/or Sociology or other relevant experience is an asset.
• Understanding of Indigenous Culture and the Urban Indigenous Community.
• Knowledge of a range of community resources relevant to families and the ability to connect families with these resources.
• Ability and skills necessary to communicate respectfully with families with diverse Indigenous backgrounds such as: First Nations, Inuit, and Metis.
• Good oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain personal/program boundaries while providing supportive services.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s License and ownership of a reliable, insured vehicle is required.
• Satisfactory criminal record, vulnerable sector and child abuse registry checks.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• This position is designated for people with Indigenous Ancestry, please self-identify.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.

The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veterans status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status.

Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.

Covid-19 potential impact- This position requires the incumbent to work onsite as the program is deemed an essential service. There are current COVID-19 restrictions in place, use of PPE as well as social distancing for safety of staff and community.

Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.