Breaking Free From Family Violence Training Coordinator

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 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 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 Breaking Free from Family Violence Training Coordinator will develop and implement the training program for the program’s Family Support Workers. The Breaking Free from Family Violence Program (BFFV) supports Indigenous women in a culturally rooted, holistic way, to assist women in navigating through the complex systems encountered when experiencing violence and involvement in child welfare matters. The coordinator will develop and collect training and resource materials, including best practices, as well as communication materials to support the Family Support Workers in their roles in advocating for Indigenous Women and their families. The Breaking Free from Family Violence Programs works closely with Indigenous women and their families utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and provides a wrap-around circle of care that responds to their needs. The focus of the program is on prevention and early intervention; however, the program also provides crisis management and stabilization as well as ongoing aftercare in order to support families in staying together. The program also provides skills transfer, knowledge exchange, tools, and resources development in order to support Indigenous women to prevent child apprehensions and promote family unity. The program also provides culturally rooted and trauma-informed safe spaces, creating an environment where women feel safe to build upon and share their bundles and to pick up their leadership roles in their families and communities. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Work, Indigenous Learning, Women’s Studies with a minimum three (3) years’ work experience in community service delivery. Thorough knowledge of Child Welfare Systems and Violence Against Indigenous Women Sectors. Proven experience in and knowledge of victims’ issues surrounding child welfare and violence. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Experience coordinating workshops and conferences. Experience with resource development and implementation. Knowledge of Train the Trainer models. Ability to network with strong partnership building skills. Awareness of Community Resources provincially. Excellent administrative and coordination skills. Proficiency in computer programs, especially Microsoft Office. Ability to plan, organize, and to manage time effectively. Highly motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision and able to meet strict reporting deadlines. Capacity to problem solve and to see different perspectives. Experience with project financial management. Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle with valid insurance and a safe driving record. Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 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 to speak an Indigenous language an asset. Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill. The full salary range for this role is $56,400 - $69,405. ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.

Develop and implement a training program for Family Support Workers to assist Indigenous women navigating child welfare and violence systems. Create resource materials and communication tools using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to promote family unity.

Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Indigenous Learning, or Women's Studies with at least three years of community service experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, vulnerable sector check, and First Aid/CPR certification.

• Competitive Salaries • Generous Paid Vacation Time • Paid Time Off At Christmas • Additional Paid Stat And Civic Holidays • Comprehensive Benefits Program • Health Insurance • Paramedical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Healthcare Spending Account • Lifestyle Spending Account • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Paid Sick Days • Paid Cultural/Personal Wellness Days • Flexible Scheduling • Professional Development • Cell Phone And Internet Reimbursement

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Training Development
• Facilitation
• Presentation Skills
• Resource Development
• Train The Trainer
• Partnership Building
• Project Financial Management
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Crisis Management
• Trauma-Informed Approach

• Social Services
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme collégial

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine