Sacred Child Family Liaison Worker

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada Minwaashin Lodge Full time

**Minwaashin Lodge**
**Indigenous Women’s Support Centre**

2323 Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8

(613)741-5590 Fax (613) 748-8311

**Job Posting
**Sacred Family Liaison Coordinator **(Female)***

(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code)

Under the Accessibility of Ontario and Disability Act (AODA), Minwaashin Lodge is committed to
fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace.

Position reports to: Director, Children & Youth Programs
Location: 2323 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa

**Salary**: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Attractive and comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Pension

Plan
Closing Date: When position is filled.

**Summary:
**Minwaashin Lodge is seeking a _Sacred Family Liaison Coordinator. _This position provides services
that are tailored to meet the needs of First Nation, Inuit and Metis families who may be involved
with the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO).

children, youth and families may face in their involvement with the CASO and with other child
welfare agencies. She will also have an in-depth understanding of the impacts of intergenerational
trauma on the health and wellbeing of individuals and families.

This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires the ability to advocate on behalf of
Indigenous women and their families with respect and professionalism.

**Responsibilities:
**- Act as an advocate, resource person and liaison for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and

children involved with the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa to ensure families receive culturally
- appropriate and culturally safe support.
- Collaboration with other Minwaashin Lodge staff to develop a holistic, wrap-around service

framework to support Indigenous families involved with CASO, following our existing Circle of
Care model.
- Engage partners from the Indigenous community, and where appropriate from mainstream

service providers, to support families in their healing journeys, and to connect with a variety of
supports to promote wholistic healing and well-being.
- Support clients who are experiencing intimate partner violence and/or other forms of violence

and/or crisis through crisis counselling, the institution of safety protocols, and referral to
appropriate services.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality for client by ensuring all personal information

about children and mothers is done with the consent of those involved, unless the exchange of
personal information without consent is permitted by law, including, but not limited to, the Duty
to Report set out in s.125 of the _Child, Youth and Family Services Act._
- Conduct individual crisis counselling sessions with clients or refer to in-house counsellors for

children, teens, young adults, or women, or refer participants to appropriate external resources.
- Provide support to program participants to form healthy peer relationships and to strengthen

positive relationships with family members and friends.
- Provide life skills coaching and parenting support.
- Participate in all team and staff meetings and mandatory training.
- Monitor, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the program through the completion of

statistical reports/tracking forms; client satisfaction surveys; performance plans; progress notes.
- Maintain statistical and narrative reports that are required by the funder of the program.

**Qualifications:
**- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Counseling, Indigenous Studies, Women’s

Studies or equivalent field of study plus extensive work experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience delivering community programming; facilitating

the transmission of cultural knowledge to diverse audiences; and advocating on behalf of
Indigenous community members.
- Excellent knowledge of trauma-informed care; Circle of Care processes; the _Child, Youth and_
- Family Services Act_ and experience working within an anti-oppressive framework.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills including written and oral communications, as

well as the ability to work independently and complete assigned duties within stated deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the urban Indigenous community, with a particular understanding of

poverty related challenges.
- Experience working effectively in a team, while maintaining a strong client focus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.

**Employer Requirements**:

- First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent preferred.
- Current Criminal Records Check - Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Driver’s License with no convictions.

**To Apply**:
Send a cover letter, a complete resume with three (3) references to Castille Troy, Manager, Human

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