Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker
Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker
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$ 56400 - 62903
1 Vacancy
Job Description
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
- 35hour 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 worklife balance
- Ongoing professional development.
- Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
- Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions
VISION:
At the Ontario Native Womens 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 wellbeing.
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 antiracist antioppression 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 genderbased 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 oncall (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 Drivers 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 COVID19. 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
Please know this is a new role of which we are hiring for.
The full salary range for this role is $56400 $69405. ONWA conducts annual performance reviews and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
