Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of Indigenous women, youth, and their families? Do you have the skills to support them to create the change required to break down intergenerational trauma and leave a lasting, sustainable impact on future generations?
We invite qualified candidates to submit their application for the position of Health Outreach and Program Supervisor

Your application must include (in pdf):

• Cover Letter (1 page maximum)
• Resume (2 pages maximum)
• References (2 Professional, 1 personal)

If you are an Indigenous person, please self-identify in your application, and specifically indicate the Indigenous Nation and community you are affiliated with.
Opening: Immediately
Closing: Until Filled
Start Date: Immediately
Email Application package to ed@niijki.com and council@niijki.com
Subject: Health Outreach and Program Supervision
Attn: Hiring Committee
About Us
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle (NASC) is a registered charitable organization dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for Anishnaabekwewag (Indigenous women) and their families who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence. Therapeutic healing work is conducted using Anishnaabe practices, blended with community-centred and client-centred methods of healing. 
The position is located at the main office in Peterborough Ontario. In addition to the City of Peterborough, NASC supports the County of Peterborough, Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and the Durham Region; the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Burleigh Falls, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

DESCRIPTION

To oversee and supervise program delivery at Niijkiwendidaa, with a primary focus on leading the Health Outreach Worker program while providing support and supervision to all other client-facing programs. This position ensures program consistency, staff development, and effective service coordination across the organization.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Completed University Degree in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Health Promotion, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Indigenous programming, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of financial and health support resources and systems such as OW, ODSP, OSAP, Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS), Ontario HealtAtHome local health services and organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of the intersections of health and colonialism, including issues related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Boys.
• Ability to recognize and address instances of power imbalance and privilege, particularly in the context of anti-Indigenous racism and colonialism.
• Extensive understanding of Indigenous culture, communities, and ways of being.
• Experience in supporting clients with navigating complex systems.
• Proficiency in program planning, budgeting, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and client management software.
• Experience with traditional healing and wellness approaches utilized by various Indigenous nations.
• Proven experience in supervising various programs and supporting colleagues.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Health Outreach and Program Supervisor is accountable to the mission and vision of NASC, to the integrity and quality of program service delivery, and to the supervision and wellbeing of staff delivering those services. The Health Outreach and Program Supervisor reports to the Executive Director.