Indigenous Victim Services Advocate

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**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Indigenous Victim Services Advocate** reports to The Indigenous Victim Services Advocate reports to and receives direction from the IVS manager

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION***

The IVS Court Advocate is responsible for providing service intakes and delivery to victims of crime and other social tragedies in the Indigenous communities of Brantford, Six Nations, Hamilton, and Cayuga. The IVS Advocate will provide support to individuals experiencing trauma such as physical and sexual assault, car accident, house fires, homicide, or a sudden death of a loved one. The IVS Advocate will work with the other Indigenous justice staff to help ensure that wrap around services, referrals and supports for indigenous victims is provided. The ICAV will be flexible and is able to respond quickly to the needs of Indigenous victims. The IVS Advocate will be flexible to work after hours when required.

**Type**

Full-Time

**Closing Date**

November 20th, 2024

**Hours of Work**

37.5hrs/week

**Wage**

$56,685/year Minimum

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Qualifications**
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, with strong counselling background with two years of experience. Or
- A two-year accredited social service worker diploma with three to five years’ continuance experience in the human services field.
- Minimum three (3) year experience working with Indigenous organizations or within First Nations communities.
- Must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers, or respective regulatory body. Or willing to be registered.

**OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS**
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
- Has excellent report writing skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast paced environment.
- High-level understanding of the mainstream legal and court system.
- High level of communication skills: interoffice, telephone, and written.
- High level of computer software skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Publisher.
- High level of office and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong level of organizational skills for self.
- Must be a team player.
- Possess research and data collection skills.
- Has a valid G license.
- Aware of Six Nations Community and services available in the area.
- Possess the ability to adapt and relate effectively with people of all ages.
- Will participate in recommended training.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
**Method #1: Online***- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Indigenous Victim Services Advocate - Full-Time **153R1-24-4**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0