Indigenous Program Coordinator

Job title:

Indigenous Program Coordinator

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Indigenous Program Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 56497
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 22, 2023
Classification: Correctional Service Worker 1-2
Salary: ​CSW1 – $2,323,38 to 3,003.04 bi-weekly ($60,640 – $78,379/year)
CSW2 – $2,529.25 to 3,270.46 bi-weekly ($66,013 – $85,359/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services has significant oversight and involvement in the public security and emergency services through its various divisions and operations. The department is responsible for the administration of law enforcement, correctional services, policing and police oversight and public safety. The Ministry supports crime prevention and restorative justice programs, as well as programs and services to support victims of crime, including those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. The Ministry also coordinates large scale emergency and disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and initiatives.For further information, visit the ministry website at: .Role ResponsibilitiesAre you looking for a career where you can help ensure Albertans have safe and secure communities while promoting Indigenous spirituality, culture, and community engagement? Then look no further! The Government of Alberta is seeking a motivated individual for permanent Indigenous Program Coordinators (IPC) position in Youth Attendance Centre, Edmonton.Reporting to a Centre Deputy Director of Programs or Community Corrections Manager you will be required to develop, coordinate, and facilitate Indigenous programs for adults and youth involved in custodial and community corrections. The role involves liaising with Indigenous communities, developing relationships, and encouraging community participation to support the Indigenous population. IPCs will collaborate and communicate with case workers, probation officers, and community resources to achieve program goals. This position requires significant knowledge of Indigenous spirituality, culture, and the ability to engage with local Indigenous communities and resources. IPCs across the CSD meet on a regular basis to share knowledge and strategies, promoting collaboration to improve the level of support and service provided to the Indigenous population. You will require significant knowledge base of the local Indigenous communities, Indigenous spirituality and culture, and the ability to facilitate conversations with Indigenous Leaders and/or Elders to broker the development and implementation of program development and delivery in a correctional environment.Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing awareness of Indigenous spiritual and cultural activities among the correctional population
• Creating and delivering Indigenous programs to adults or youth involved in the provincial correctional system to encourage connection to Indigenous cultures
• Providing ongoing Indigenous spiritual activities to adults and youth, such as smudging ceremonies, healing circles, drum circles, pipe ceremonies, sweat lodges and other relevant activities and ceremonies based on the needs of adults and youth
• Recruitment, supervision, and coordination of Elders, Knowledge Keepers and cultural support staff to enhance Indigenous programming and services
• Providing support to Indigenous individuals involved in the correctional system through one-to-one guidance and connections to Elders and other community resources
• Assisting with release planning and supporting individual’s transition from custody to community
• Providing coordination and planning within the centre and community as it relates to Indigenous programs and services

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
.Systems Thinking: Takes a long term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative.Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict.Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.QualificationsRequirements:
*Correctional Service Worker 1: Two-year diploma in a related field such as Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, Justice Studies, Correctional Studies or Criminal Justice plus at least two years related experience; or equivalent as described below.Equivalency:
A related one year certificate and three years of related experience. Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education*Correctional Service Worker 2: University graduation in a related field such as Indigenous Studies, Education, ,Social Work, Social Sciences, Justice Studies, Correctional Studies or Criminal Justice plus at least 2 years related experience is required; or equivalent as described below:

• Two year diploma in a related field plus 4 years related experience; OR
• Completion of the in-service Criminal Justice Certificate plus 5 years related experience (applicable only to employees who have completed the certificate prior to it being discontinued on December 31, 2017).

The following are considered assets for successful candidates:

• Knowledge of the Indian Act, residential schools, 60’s scoop, Indigenous representation in the Child Welfare and other related systems, including policies and implications of colonization
• Understanding of the current context of Truth and Reconciliation, MMIWG, United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and broad Indigenous cultures and practices
• Ability to speak and/or understand Indigenous language(s)
• Knowledge of and experience facilitating Indigenous spiritual practices such as sweat lodge ceremonies, smudging, pipe ceremonies and sacred circle ceremonies
• Existing positive relationships with local Indigenous and Metis communities
• Awareness of trauma-informed practices

To align with our Diversity and Inclusion Policies and in recognition of the specific nature of this position, applicants that identify as having Indigenous ancestry are considered an asset. Special Requirements includes the following:

• A valid Driver’s License
• Physically able to perform position duties.

Please ensure all relevant qualifications are listed in resume.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to .NotesThere is one full-ime permanent position available.Standard hours of work for this position are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Drivers License are required.What We Offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:

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• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at .

Expected salary

$60640 – 78379 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 05:39:45 GMT

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