Indigenous Sexual Assault Worker

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 covered by the employer Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account Competitive Retirement Savings Plan Paid sick days Paid cultural/personal wellness days Flexible scheduling to support work-life 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 Indigenous Sexual Assault Worker is able to provide a full range of specialized mental health counseling and individualized and group services to support Indigenous women victimized by sexual violence and assault in Northwestern Ontario. Specialized services include support for and referral to external agency for serious emotional, psychological, and behavioral outcomes relating to sexual assault/violence. Services also include community development, consultation and coordination of educational/informational sessions.

Qualifications

• A minimum college diploma/degree in social services, Indigenous Learning, or related field and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
• Specialized training to assess and treat sexual abuse/sexual violence.
• Proven experience in and knowledge of victims’ issues (child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence etc.) Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain a welcoming, friendly, and safe environment for Community Members.
• Strong communicator - excellent written, oral, facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of and relationships with other service agencies, ability to network and create/maintain these relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to plan ahead define measurable objectives and outcomes and meet objectives in a timely manner.