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The akwaskiw Project Coordinator will develop partnerships with outside agencies to raise awareness and expand education on human trafficking. Implement programs and services that provide individualized support and assistance to survivors and raise awareness of human trafficking in the greater Saskatoon area. Organize and plan cultural activities that will instill a sense of cultural pride and encourage self-determination for Indigenous girls and LGBTQ2+ individuals. Develop curriculum and educational units focused on social justice and self-empowerment to be delivered in schools and at community workshops.
Qualification
BSW or a minimum of 3 years combination of employment and education experience
Knowledge and understanding of the history of Aboriginal peoples and their socio-economic backgrounds.
Background knowledge in human trafficking and experience working with survivors is required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Research techniques
Type of Community or Social Service
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Crime prevention
- Services for pregnant teens
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Women's shelter
- Group home
- Half-way house
- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Children's services facility
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Female
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Street population
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