SAFE Coordinator

Position Summary:
The Native Council of PEI (NCPEI) is an Indigenous non-profit organization for off reserve Indigenous people in Prince Edward Island.  The part-time SAFE Coordinator, alongside the full-time SAFE Coordinator, will work with high-risk off-reserve Indigenous families towards building protective factors that lead to healthy families and reduce the number of Indigenous Children in care. The SAFE Coordinator will also develop a coalition of stakeholders to ensure cultural competency training is ingrained within their organizations and frontline workers.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Work closely alongside the full-time SAFE Coordinator.
• Build the protective factors of high-risk Indigenous families involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the Child Welfare System.
• Provide cultural supports and programming to families accessing the SAFE Program.
• Provide advocacy for parents, children, and youth involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the Child Welfare System.
• Provide home visits, parenting classes, and community workshops as needed.
• Facilitate monthly parenting support groups, including a community kitchen, and cultural activity sessions for families accessing the SAFE Program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Post-secondary education/training in social/human services or youth work; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collect and organize data and provide written reports.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Vulnerable record check is required prior to commencement of employment.

*Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

*As per section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act: Preference will be given to persons of Indigenous ancestry.