Diamond Bailey Life Skills Coordinator

Employment Opportunity: Diamond Bailey Life Skills Coordinator Location: Halifax, NS Salary Range: $60,000.00+ per year based off skills and experience Employment Term: July 2026 – March 31, 2027 (possibility of annual renewal), Full time hours (35 hours/ week) (Days, evenings, weekends or Holidays as required) Reports To: Diamond Bailey Healing Centre Manager General Description: The Diamond Bailey Healing Centre (DBHC) is a new facility developed and operated by the MNFC and is a response to the need within the Urban Indigenous Community for an Indigenous-led, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate facility where members of the urban Indigenous community can receive healing programming in addition to stable housing that is imbedded in Indigenous tradition and culture in all aspects of program delivery. The DBHC will provide clients with teachings and resources necessary to heal, live a balanced lifestyle - according to the principals of the medicine wheel, and to ultimately gain housing stability. DBHC is looking for one (1) Diamond Bailey Life Skills Coordinator who will work with all clients to enhance skills and knowledge that are essential to independent living and maintaining a balanced way of life. The Life Skills Coordinator will work with all clients on an individual basis, using a goal-oriented and client-centred approach to encourage personal progress. The DBLSC will be required to develop and maintain a monthly calendar; create and implement group programming and workshops using Indigenous teachings and values, and that encourage client collaboration and personal achievement. The Life Skills Coordinator will guide Indigenous clients through the navigation process when relocating to urban environments from their Reserves. The DBLSC will teach clients the necessary skills required for independent living, and guide them through the process of accessing social, health, and financial services. The DBLSC will provide client support through a trauma informed person-centred, anti-oppressive, decolonized, and Indigenous lens with an emphasis on harm-reduction principals. An integral part of this position is having the ability to work with a two-eyed seeing approach to managerial practices and duties, while simultaneously providing Indigenous based support services for clients with the goal of aiding them through their healing journeys and working toward social and housing stability through community involvement and programming. Key Accountabilities: Administrative:

• Create and maintain a monthly calendar; incorporating monthly individual meetings with each client to track goal progress and personal development.
• Compile and maintain accurate client files according to professional and organizational service standards.
• Utilize, maintain, and input client information into the MNFC Database.
• Track the DBHC program budget and program spending to ensure accurate spending and record keeping of expenses.
• Develop accurate monthly/quarterly/annual reports and ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner.

Client Support:

• Ensure that program development and delivery are congruent with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s mission, vision, and philosophy by representing the unique needs within the urban Indigenous community.
• Develop and implement group programming and workshops to meet the personal and collective needs of Indigenous clients.
• Teach clients to keep their residence and/or bed space in a tidy and hygienic manner. Encourage clients to participate in the maintenance of the facility. This helps to prepare clients for maintaining a healthy living environment once they leave the Diamond Bailey.
• Maintain a workplace environment and approach that meets the cultural and wholistic needs of Indigenous clients.
• Ensure a positive, healthy, safe, and culturally rich experience for all clients at the Diamond Bailey.
• Practice and maintain a positive leadership role; lead by example with non-judgemental support.
• Show initiative and creativity in developing programs and services that reduce the social barriers for the homeless urban Indigenous population, and work toward bettering their ability to navigate social systems.
• Encourage clients to participate in the maintenance of the facility and shared accommodations.
• Indigenous culture and traditional teachings should be incorporated appropriately into life skills programming to create a relevant, welcoming environment and experience for the urban Indigenous population.
• Develop and implement programming for clients that will help to build upon their independent living skills and prepare them for reintegrating into self-sufficient living environments.

Communications:

• Establish working relationships and collaborative arrangements with other department coordinators to meet the wholistic needs of Indigenous clients, in accordance with the teachings of the medicine wheel.
• Develop working relationships that will provide learning opportunities within the Indigenous communities. This will be beneficial to be able to provide clients with a variety of guest speakers and life skills.

Other Duties:

• Commit to the development of the MNFC and participate in internal committees, projects and activities.
• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as required.
• Adhere to all Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre policies.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/ Certification in community social services, social work, or education.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with Indigenous populations; or adequate combinations of education and experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and comprehensive cultural knowledge required.
• Previous administrative and/or business management experience considered an asset.
• Experience utilizing and managing a budget considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, programs, and services including; ESIA, medical services, educational resources, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in guiding individuals, and the development of new practices in working with clients based on models of practice and Indigenous culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a part of an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to represent and respect the interest of clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint).
• Varied shifts depending on the need of community members
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check), proof of Level C First Aid & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification as a condition of employment.
• Must possess valid NS Drivers licence, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
• Indigenous ancestry considered an asset.

Application Deadline: Open until July 10th 2026
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free form unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veterans status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status. Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.
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