Indigenous Victim Family Liaison

4 weeks ago

Kenora, Canada Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) Full time

**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**
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
**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 Indigenous Victim and Family Liaison (IVFL) is to provide support and guidance to the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women. In addition, the IVFL will provide a full range of individual advocacy and support to Indigenous women who have been victimized and experienced various forms of abuse.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
A minimum college diploma and/or degree in social services, Criminology, Indigenous Learning or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in advocacy or related field.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, specific experience as advocate an asset.
Advocacy work on behalf of Community Members, including referral to local service agencies.
Experience tracking and reporting statistical information.
Crisis support, guidance and referral skills.
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 speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
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.
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.

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