011 - Coordinator, Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (18 Month Contract)

About the Role 

The Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP) Coordinator supports the health and wellbeing of pregnant people, Métis children ages 0–6 and their families by planning, coordinating, and facilitating culturally grounded programs and services that promote prenatal health, infant health, and early childhood development. The Coordinator provides parenting education, nutrition and food security initiatives, early childhood development activities, peer support, and connections to community resources to enhance parenting and caregiving skills and support healthy lifestyle choices. Working with families, the Coordinator helps improve health outcomes for pregnant individuals, infants, and young children through prevention-focused education, community development, and culturally relevant programming aligned with MNO’s Statement of Prime Purpose.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
• Assist people during the prenatal period and parents with children 0-6 months to address them with the goal of a healthy lifestyle
• Plan and facilitate prenatal and postnatal group sessions that promote healthy nutrition, provide evidence-based health education, and support positive parenting practices. 
• Plan and deliver workshops and program activities focused on parenting and early childhood development to support parent and caregiver knowledge, child wellbeing, and healthy family relationships.
• Enhance food security by designing and implementing programs that support and improve access to nutritious food for families.
• Design and deliver programs that encourage healthy living, nutrition, recreation, and foster community support and social connections.
• Provide one-on-one support, referrals, and follow-up services to clients as needed.
• Offer appropriate support through advocacy, programming, and resources to clients as requested.
• Conduct visits with parents to provide individualized, trauma-informed support that fosters trust, builds relationships, and addresses parenting and early childhood development needs Develop and implement wholistic, evidence-based programs that address current challenges impacting children’s wellness with a focus on promoting optimal early childhood development.
• Uses a client-centered approach to identify areas of need, as well as barriers, to support families and children.
• Collaborate with registered dietitians, lactation consultants, social workers, and other community partners to develop and deliver programming services, supports, and community events that enhance client and community knowledge, improve access to services, and promote cultural sensitivity through training and education, as well as optimize program outcomes.
• Facilitate healthy food and nutrition workshops, cooking demonstrations, and educational programs to support healthy pregnancies and to promote optimal health outcomes for parents and children.
• Participate in local committees and networking opportunities to support relationship-building and collaboration, as approved by the program supervisor.  Accurately documents client interactions and services provided using the Online Health Activity Tracking System (OHATS), ensuring timely, thorough, and confidential record-keeping in accordance with program and privacy standards.
• Perform administrative duties including record-keeping, data entry, compiling and submitting reports, and program preparation tasks, as well as other duties assigned by the Program Supervisor to support effective program operations
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
• Attend professional development training and meetings, which may sometimes be scheduled outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours.
• Spend local budget according to approved plan and complete financial reporting
• Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services
• Promote the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.)
• Report all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
• Perform other job/branch-related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications 

• Strong desire to act in the service of Métis citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture.
• Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
• Knowledge of perinatal, infant, and early childhood development stages and relevant health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
• Awareness of community resources, social services, and culturally appropriate supports
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and agencies.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lift 11.5kg when required
• Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in documentation and data collection.
• Valid G-class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willing and able to travel for training and to meet program objectives
• Willing and able to occasionally work hours outside of the regular Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm schedule.
• Knowledge of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed
• 1 to 3 years of experience in client services and working with children 0 to 6 months old
• Experience working with maternal and child health programs, preferably within Indigenous or vulnerable populations.
• Experience incorporating trauma-informed approaches into their work
• College diploma (1 or 2 year) in social services, early childhood education, child and youth worker, or related field.
• Bilingualism would be an asset