Metis Family Wellbeing Coordinator

002 - Metis Family Wellbeing Coordinator

Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:59 AM

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella.

We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day's for regular employees and 20 day's for management
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Health care spending account
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

The Métis Family Well-Being programs mandate is to disrupt and prevent the cycle of violence against Indigenous women by developing policies and resources to support children and youth affected by violence. The strengths-based and prevention-oriented programs developed at the local level by Indigenous partners will reduce the need to bring children into care by supporting families through the least disruptive means possible.

The longer term objectives of the program reflect these, including:
The reduction of the number of Indigenous children and youth in the child welfare and youth justice systems by reducing the need to bring children in to care; the reduction of the occurrence of violence in families and the improvement of the overall health and well-being of communities.

• Ensure that Métis Family Well Being program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
• Determining courses of action for client-driven needs.
• Facilitate client services such as home visiting, service support assessments, referrals, developing a wellness plan, and attend consultations with client.
• Provide education/informing/learning through organized, facilitated or coordinated activities. Participant based activities (PBAs) are group rather than individual activities that are open to a targeted group of people within the community or the community at large.
• Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
• Perform Administrative duties, and other duties as instructed by the Program Supervisor
• Financial reporting specific to your program site and budget
• Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services
• Participate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permit
• Attend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of Healing and Wellness Branch

Mandatory qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment
• 1 or more years’ experience in client services experience
• 1 or more years’ experience working with children 0-18
• Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint)

• Degree or diploma in social services Requirements:
• Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
• Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with…