Employment Opportunity
Children’s Services Coordinator
Full time
The NAHNDAHWEH TCHIGEHGAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Children’s Services Coordinator within the Children’s Services Program 0 – 6. This position will report directly to the Health Services Director.
Job Summary
This management position is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the Health Centre’s Children’s Services Cluster, which currently includes, but may not necessarily be limited to: Early Childhood Development services, Aboriginal Head Start (On-Reserve), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Maternal Child Health (MCH) and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP). In partnership with the Primary Health Care team, the Children’s Services Coordinator will work with the Maternal Registered Nurse and the Community Health Nursing program to maintain a model of care for Children 0 – 6 years of age.
Responsibilities
• Administration, management, planning and supervision of a comprehensive, wholistic and culturally relevant Children’s Services Program on behalf of the Wikwemikong Health Centre. Program and services delivered to parents/guardians/caregivers with families and children ages 0 – 6.
• Program planning and management will include case management to ensure coordination of effective program delivery of services based on best practise models to ensure positive outcomes.
• To deliver comprehensive community health programs to enable the maternal and newborn population and their families achieve and maintain an optimal level of health and development from pre-conception through pregnancy, birth and early adjustment parenting.
• Collaborate with other community services to ensure continued support for Speech Project and Spirituality and Family Project.
• Ensures linkages and partnerships are established within the community of Wikwemikong and external agencies and services as required.
• Assist families with access to services for those living with complex issues or with children who require special needs.
Qualifications & Skills
• Baccalaureate in Nursing from a Canadian University or College diploma in Nursing.
• A current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses in Ontario, with knowledge and understanding of College Standards of Practise.
• Strong critical thinking and decision making.
• Management and supervisory experience in project management required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake required orientation and training.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to work respectfully in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Immunization certificate or willing to take the training.
• Current certificate of CPR and First Aid
• Computer skills: MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and internet.
• Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License is required
Salary is in accordance to WUIR Salary Grid. All applicants MUST submit a letter of application, current resume, (3) current letters of reference (2 work related and 1 character dated within the last three months) marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Children’s Services Coordinator
Attention: Leanne Mishibinijima, Personnel/Administrative Support
NAHNDAHWEH TCHIGEHGAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
Box 101, 16 A Complex Drive
Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0 Fax: (705) 859-3300
Deadline: February 17, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal reference check along with a vulnerable sectors reference check. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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