Program Coordinator

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A territorial government agency is seeking a Program Coordinator in Hay River, responsible for supervising a program delivery officer and delivering structured daily programs for persons in custody, integrating traditional Indigenous values. The ideal candidate has a diploma or related education and relevant facilitation experience in corrections. This role is vital for promoting rehabilitation through a therapeutic approach.

Qualifications

• Diploma in related field and two years of program facilitation experience within last five years.
• Degree in related field and one year of program facilitation experience may qualify.
• Certificate in related field and two years of program facilitation experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured daily program schedule for persons in custody.
• Supervise one Program Delivery Officer.
• Collaborate with staff, community Elders, and other agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of corrections policies

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of human behaviour

Understanding of cultural diversity

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Diploma in a related field

Degree in a related field

Certificate in a related field

Job description

This job opening is limited to individuals recognized as members and descendants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people indigenous to areas of Canada.

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

The Program Coordinator is located in Hay River at the South Mackenzie Correctional Centre (SMCC), and reports to the Deputy Warden working in collaboration with institutional staff, persons in the custody, community Elders, and other agencies to deliver a structured daily program schedule for persons in custody. This position will supervise one (1) Program Delivery Officer. The TC Program is designed to target criminogenic needs through a therapeutic setting, utilizing traditional Indigenous values and principles, teachings and activities, combined with core criminogenic programs through four key phases. Three of the phases occur within the Therapeutic Community and the final phase occurs in the community of release.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of corrections policies and procedures and security operations.
• Knowledge of human behaviour and adult issues.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with others, by using leadership, guidance, listening and verbal communications skills, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to acquire an understanding of corrections programming and criminogenic issues.
• Awareness of cultural diversity, specifically, northern Indigenous traditions and values.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Diploma in a related field combined and two years of program facilitation experience within the last five (5) years.

Equivalencies may include

• A Degree in a related field combined and one year of program facilitation experience within the last five (3) years.
• A Certificate in a related field combined and two years of program facilitation experience within the last five (7) years.

Additional Requirements

The Program Coordinator will be required to obtain and maintain certification in specialized program areas. Incumbent must successfully meet qualification for current program modules within six months of employment. Failure to meet qualification within this period may result in termination. Formal training and refreshers will be provided to suitable candidates by the Corrections Division.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
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