Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35-hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
  
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development.
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
  

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honor the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker will provide and deliver supportive, culturally sensitive and wholistic services that provide a safe space for Indigenous women to address their trauma, particularly for those women who are survivors of human trafficking and family violence, and who want to exit these violent situations. This role emphasizes using a combination of traditional cultural teachings, practices and ceremonies to provide supportive services grounded in culture and to assist Indigenous women with addressing recent and historical trauma that has an impact on their lives and promote their overall well-being.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum degree and/or diploma in Counselling and/or the Social Sciences
• Minimum 3 years' previous experience working with women affected by trauma
• Minimum 3 years' experience advocating and supporting Indigenous women
• A strong understanding of gendered violence from an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression perspective is required
• Commitment to supporting sexually trafficked women and those affected by violence/trauma
• Specialized training in trauma informed care
• Proven work experience in crisis supports and ability to mediate conflict
• Specialized knowledge of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues
• Ability to work with client centered approach
• Proven ability in case management and supportive counselling skills
• Knowledge of gender-based analysis theory and methodology
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills
• Experience working on a collaborative team
• Able to manage many conflicting priorities simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize
• Strong connection to other social service providers within the community
• Knowledge and working of not for profit Indigenous organizations
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed to provide crisis response to community members, which may include evenings and weekends and on-call (rotating schedule) overnight hours as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,) and other computer software
• Valid G Class Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Valid current vulnerable sector criminal records check, 1st Aid/CPR.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.

• Ability/willingness to travel.

• ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.