Life Long Care Coordinator

The Parry Sound Friendship Centre Rural-Urban is currently accepting resumes for a full-time “Life Long Care Coordinator”. This position will be responsible for the development of community support services with particular attention to the needs of Indigenous seniors/elders, the “disabled” and the chronically ill with special needs and to provide for the development of a comprehensive volunteer support circle. This position reports to the “Life Promotion Manager-Youth/Adult”.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Life Long Care Coordinator will be responsible for the development of Community Support Services base on the community needs, such as, but not limited to:

· Meal programs

· Transportation to medical appointments

· Friendly visits

· Care-giver support

· Adult day programs

· Respite care

· Shall be responsible to provide support to the development of a comprehensive volunteer support circle

· Will also ensure the development of community support services with particular attention to the needs of indigenous seniors/elders, those individuals with disabilities and the chronic ill with special needs.

Qualifications

· Diploma in related field or equivalent work experience

· Indigenous teachings and live experience with cultural traditions and ceremony

· Knowledge and experience in the area of long term care for Indigenous people in Parry Sound-Muskoka and surrounding area

· Experience in group facilitation and programming

· Ability to assess participants needs

· Knowledge of social barriers and challenges faced by Urban Indigenous people

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Excellent computer skills and database reporting both qualitive and quantitative

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions

· Time management skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of work

· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction

· Excellent program management and planning skills and the ability to successfully multitask

· Highly skilled in developing relationships with agencies and co-workers

· Experience working within an Indigenous community-based organization

· Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

· Satisfactory Level 3 vulnerable sector criminal records check

· Experience in growth based organizations

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Ability to Commute:

• Parry Sound, ON P2A 1Y2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Parry Sound, ON P2A 1Y2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person