Positions To Be Filled: 3
Location: Waswanipi, Waskaganish, and Chisasibi
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: August 25, 2025
Core Functions:
The Coordinator of Transitional Housing Program (CTHP) is responsible for the management of the physical assets associated with the Transitional Housing Program (THP), and the delivery of reintegration programming for clients. The incumbent manages a supervised living environment with a code of conduct, policies and ensures a safe environment for staff and clientele. The CTHP is also the liaison between the partners and stakeholders involved in numerous services such as correctional, justice, health, social, police and other services to determine protocols related to recommendations for clients and their particular needs.
Functional Responsibilities:
Work with the Coordinator of Strategic Management and the Director in the review, preparation and implementation of policies, codes of conduct, and agreements or undertakings related to clients living in the Transitional Housing Units environment.
Prepare the data, program/services evaluations, and reporting of occupancy levels, length of stay, participation in workshops, and overall experience of clientele using the Transitional Housing Units environment.
Create relationships with organizations that will be utilizing the Transitional Housing Units environment, including local communities.
Ensure environment and buildings have appropriate safety devices or plans in case of any emergency.
Work with community Justice facility Receptionist when making any orders for supplies.
Ensure the enforcement of any code of conduct and standards for clients and any rules for employees working in the Transitional Housing Units environment.
Find replacement workers with appropriate background checks when regular staff are absent.
Ensure all conditions, including conditions of probation as applicable, associated with a client are communicated to staff and are followed and complied by clients.
Oversee the planning and coordination of workshops and services throughout the year in each of the Transitional Housing Units environment.
Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:
Schedule services like snow removal, deliveries and other services related to the daily and yearly operation of the Transitional Housing Units environment.
Perform background checks on any new programs or facilitators being brought into the facility.
Complete all necessary paperwork for courts, corrections, police or other institutions related to a client’s stay or release.
Provide reporting to the Director on any serious incidents or issues affecting facilities, staff or clients.
Provide a quarterly report with the assistance of the Financial Officer for the Director on the operations of the facility including activities and budget.
Complete reports and presentation documents as requested by the Director.
Monitor and ensure expenses for Tiny Home Community stay within budgeted amounts.
Managerial Responsibilities:
Supervise and lead direct reports.
Assist with development of team objectives, as well as individual objectives for direct reports by ensuring that performance is aligned with those objectives. Ensure that supervisors within team are establishing objectives that are in alignment with departmental objectives, in collaboration with the Department Director.
Identify training needs, recommend solutions, and support training and development.
Conduct periodic performance evaluations for direct reports and assist supervisors through formal performance evaluations and regular one-on-one meetings.
Promote ongoing, effective and open communication with employees. Keep staff members informed of decisions that impact them and/or their department.
Other Responsibilities:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education and Certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Work or a related field.
Certification in Project/Program Management an asset.
Experience
Five to eight years of relevant work experience.
Language:
Fluency in English and Cree.
Fluency in French is an asset.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Good communications skills, oral and written.
Good program planning and implementation skills.
Good organization skills including report and policy writing.
Adaptability to work environments and multi-tasking skills;
Good organizational skills and use of tools;
Knowledge of Cree communities;
Frontline work with adults in social, justice or corrections system;
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Additional Requirements:
Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands.
May be required to travel occasionally.
Must undergo a background check.
The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.
