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About the Role
The Métis Family Centered Program (MFCP) Specialist will support the development and implementation of the Métis Family Centered Program, identifying program gaps, challenges, and evaluating ongoing risks. The Specialist will support program implementation through resource development, infrastructure support, training, and program evaluation to identify risks and trends that hinder family reunification.
Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing growth of the Métis Family Centered Program, including facilitating improvements in infrastructure, resources, tools, and processes.
- Spearhead the implementation and expansion of the child and family services portfolio under the direction of the manager.
- Engage regularly with frontline staff, community members, and sector partners to ensure the program reflects Métis needs and priorities.
- Provide recommendations to address service gaps, barriers, and challenges.
- Support program work with sector partners to develop a province-wide Protocol.
- Engage in partnerships within the child welfare sector to enhance service quality and accessibility for Métis communities.
- Develop, plan, and facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity-building opportunities for MNO staff and Citizens.
- Develop, plan, and facilitate knowledge workshops with Children’s Aid Societies and Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agencies.
- Support the program and manager in rolling out initiatives, resources, and activities.
- Evaluate program activities and efficacy to identify risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
- Provide high-level written and verbal briefings to the manager for internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote the organization's values by demonstrating positive and professional relationships.
- Report all unsafe conditions, hazards, or practices, accidents, and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Perform other job/branch-related duties as required.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience working with children, youth, and families.
- Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and its programs.
- Familiarity with the child welfare sector in Ontario, including awareness of history and challenges specific to FNIM children, youth, and families.
- Working knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act (CYFSA), including awareness of history and challenges specific to FNIM children, youth, and families.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong desire to serve Métis Citizens and uphold rights and culture.
- Understanding of Métis culture and communities.
- A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment.
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Superior organization and time management skills.
- High levels of problem-solving and analytical skills.
Skills
- Advanced communications skills
- Superior organization skills
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Technology literacy
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- University Degree or certification in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
- Generous vacation allotment
- Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
- 16 paid public and employer holidays
- 15 paid health & wellness days
- Substantial educational incentive
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Telemedicine plan
- Health care spending account
- Goodlife corporate membership discount
- Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
- Staple's corporate discount
- Dell member purchase program
- Mark's corporate discount
About the Company
- The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked.
- We are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and 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.
- The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
- The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).