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Prenatal Coordinator

Truro, Nova Scotia · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

StatisticsStakeholder ManagementNegotiationCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

In addition, the CHIP/Prenatal Coordinator will be responsible for the management of all CHIP and Prenatal staff, program administration, budget, stakeholder management and to request and secure funding.
Coordinate and oversee the work and priorities of a total of 2 to 3 staff (CHIP and Prenatal Facilitators).
Establish performance and operational expectations for the staff and the program.

The Child Help Initiative and the E'pit Nuji Ilmuet Programs of the Native Council of Nova Scotia are long-term programs which are designed to create, through community support, programs and partnerships a brighter future for Indigenous children aged 0 to 6 years.
Process travel claims, track and process accounts, and manage incoming payments in compliance with NCNS financial policies and procedures.
Coach and develop staff, management of performance and set appropriate expectations.
Development of own self-care and fiscal work plan.
Maintain up-to-date files and ensure adherence to confidentiality agreements.
Perform any other assigned duties as assigned by the NCNS Executive and/or Management to support the organization as a whole.

Time in the office in front of a computer is required, in addition to experience using Microsoft Suite products.
Travel within Nova Scotia is required.
Clear criminal record (including vulnerable sector screening), and child abuse registry is required.
Submission of detailed, and accurate reports and documents, when required within scope of requirements.
Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Social Work/Child and Youth/Psychology or other relevant Bachelor's degree
OR a Human Services diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience in the Social Services field.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Assist with and manage complex cases, when required.
Work collaboratively with other NCNS management and staff on initiatives and the sharing of information, as required.
Perform any other related duties as required to support the operational and/or program needs of the CHIP and Prenatal programs, as requested by the Chief Programs Officer.

Understanding of the Mi'kmaw/Indigenous culture, communities, and organizations.
Ability to professional represent the NCNS with clients, at meetings and other gatherings.
Demonstrated strong initiative, motivation, conscientiousness and dedication.
Ability to work unsupervised with a high level of productivity with the ability to seek and take direction.
Ability to think analytically and critically while problem solving to identify specific needs and potential solutions.
Ability to think strategically and able to look at the larger picture.

Work with staff to develop and implement annual work plans, self-care and professional development plans.
Develop and submit quarterly and annual reports summarizing all activities and statistics of the programs.

Recommend policies, procedures, and work practices that enable and encourage optimal performance and health and safety of staff.

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