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

Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

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.

Please know, this is a new role in which we are recruiting for.

The full salary range for this role is $56,400 - $69,405. 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].