Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Worker

**Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Program Worker**

**Job Posting - Full Time Position**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Worker’s primary responsibility is to ensure that violence against Indigenous women is addressed by implementing the Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin “I am a Kind Man” Program in order to reduce family violence, promote healthy equitable relationships, culture based programming and healing. Confidential client services, education and support to individuals, families and the community, and promotion of healthy lifestyles and healthy relationship choices are part of the service deliverables.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preferred degree in Social Work or in a related human services field, with specialized training or experience in the area of family violence issues.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy and violence reduction initiatives; ability to deliver PAR Program (Partner Assault Response Program) considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Experience working with high-risk clientele with in a helping capacity.
- Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/ or support groups. Ability to deliver prevention programming to reduce family violence.
- Effective crisis intervention skills / prevention skills.
- Excellent public relations skills and thorough knowledge of available community resources.
- Self-motivated individual with ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team orientated setting.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

**Deadline Date: Friday, July 7, 2023**

**Salary: $48,000 per annum**

**Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to**:
**Attention: Hiring Committee**

**Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre**

**401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7**

**The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.**

**Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.**

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Meegwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted_