Addictions Navigator (FT Contract Until May 31, 2026 with a possible extension)

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 covered by the employer.

Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account

Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position

Paid sick days

Paid cultural/personal wellness days

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

Ongoing professional development.

Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

Paid management days

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour 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 Addiction Navigator will provide wholistic services that meet the needs of Indigenous women and their families through a range of services focusing on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing through a cultural, trauma-informed, gender based and family centered approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but a minimum two-year Social Work Diploma with a combination of 3 years’ experience advocating and supporting Indigenous women and/or Indigenous families.

Experience working with Indigenous populations in, substance abuse issues, mental health and chronic or episodic homelessness.

Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices that can be used as support.

Thorough knowledge and experience working in and with a gender-based lens/perspective.

Strong understanding of major behavioral, emotional, and mental health problems and disorders of Indigenous women and their families (Including children and youth).

In-depth understanding of psychological, social, and cognitive development.

Ability to provide evidence-based counselling support services.

Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social, and spiritual impact of trauma.

Understanding of the principles of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices in providing trauma-informed care.

Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.

Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.

Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.

Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.

Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations

Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.

Ability to travel.

Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.

Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 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 to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

The full salary range for this role is $49,500 - $60,778 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 [email protected].