Crisis Response Worker

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Native Women's Association Full time

_Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. This can be a remote position
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Why make ONWA your career choice?
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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
  • Paid summer wellness days
  • Flexible scheduling to support worklife balance
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • Possible reimbursement on 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 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
Crisis Response Worker will provide 24/7 immediate response to women at risk of human trafficking or leaving a situation of trafficking, by providing immediate crisis response and stabilization with transportation to safe housing and access to supports as they require.

The Crisis Response Worker will liaise with police services and will ensure ongoing trauma informed, culturally based supports are provided until the woman has safely transitioned to appropriate long term supports.


Crisis Response Workers will work one on one with at risk women and provide one on one counselling, cultural programming, referrals, advocacy and services.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum degree in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology (Masters preferred).
  • Minimum 3 years previous experience working with and advocating for sexually trafficked women.
  • 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.
  • Specialized training in sexual violence.
  • Proven work experience in crisis support and ability to mediate conflict.
  • Specialized knowledge of trauma, mental health and substance abuse issues.
  • Ability to work with Community Member centered approach.
  • Proven ability in case management and supportive counselling skills.
  • Knowledge of gender based analysis theory and methodology.
  • Strong organizational, project management and time management skills.
  • Experience working on a collaborative team.
  • Strong connection to other social service providers within the community.
  • Knowledge and working of Not-For Profit Organizations.
  • Demonstrated organizational, time management and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and needs of prospective Community Members.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.
  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families.
  • Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
  • Reliable vehicle, appropriate 2million dollar vehicle insurance coverage, clean drivers abstract 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_._
- _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._

  • As Indigenous leaders, ONWA is continuing full operations including hiring, while working from home, as supporting our community members is a priorit

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