Ikweskicik iskwewak Program Coordinator - Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Job Description

The Ikweskicik iskwewak (turning their life around) Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Reintegration Program for incarcerated women at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert. Through effective and proactive supervision, the Program Coordinator will lead an integrated team of professional Reintegration Workers, Support Workers, Elders, and Mental Health & Addiction practitioners. This three-year pilot project will provide holistic wrap-around case management services and/or transportation services to women referred to the program with low-level offenses who are being released from custody. The Pilot project will also include a transitional housing apartment unit with onsite support services. The Program Coordinator will report directly to the STC Director of Justice. The incumbent will be subject to the STC Personnel and Financial Policy, STC Convention Act, Residential Services Act, and the Urban Justice Policy and Procedural Manual. The Program Coordinator will ensure program delivery is consistent with the work plan objectives outlined in the agreements with the Ministry of Integrated Justice Services and the Ministry of Health. This pilot project will conclude on March 31, 2025. Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision to assigned Justice Staff; including creating schedules, approving staff time sheets, leave requests and work schedule adjustments;
• Regularly schedule file update meetings with staff to ensure client files are being appropriately addressed;
• Ensuring that all required data collection, record keeping, and financial reporting are maintained in all facets of the STC Justice Programs and its operations;
• Establish and maintain a professional and collaborative working relationship with Pine Grove Correctional Facility and its staff, with all justice officials, community-based organizations, other First Nations, and Métis organizations, families of clients, and, other government departments and stakeholders;
• Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality requirements of the existing and proposed programming of all STC operations;
• Assist with the coordination of training, recruiting, and, screening of new staff;
• Coordinate information flow and service delivery within the unit and other agencies to ensure staff are updated on policies, services, and available community resources;
• Collaborate with the STC Justice Director on the development and implementation of program activities to meet the program objectives and goals of the Pine Grove Pilot Project;
• Provide supervision to staff around safety protocol and effective teamwork approach to case management;
• Provide leadership and coach staff for ongoing performance improvement and demonstrating job functions and procedures;
• Arrange and organize regular staff meetings;
• Responsible for assisting and preparing reports/statistical information in the time frame required by funding agencies;
• Responsible for preparing documents for program proposals to secure adequate resources and funding for subsequent programming;
• Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as- required basis.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree in a human service-related field. A combination of skills, education, and life learning experiences may be considered;
• 2-3 years experience in direct program delivery, supervision, and management;
• Experience with budget proposal writing and report writing;
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System including corrections and the Provincial Court process;
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture, and both historical and contemporary Indigenous issues, the emphasis being on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, and community outreach.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge of contemporary and historical barriers for Indigenous peoples;
• An energetic self-starting person who displays initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage, direct and lead staff to the achievement of goals and priorities.
• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be, considered an asset;

Other:

• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and meet STC’s insurance requirements;
• Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) as a condition of employment;
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends, and to perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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