Courage Youth Outreach Worker - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Native Women's Association

Ontario Native Women's Association

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

_Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.
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Why make ONWA your career choice?
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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 worklife balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

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:

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum college diploma in Child and Youth Work, Social Services, or related field of studies.
A minimum of 35 years' experience working with youth.
Experience independently developing and implementing youth programs.
Knowledge of and connection to spaces and service agencies in the location of service delivery with an emphasis on spaces and service agencies that specifically support Indigenous youth.
Experience developing and facilitating workshops for youth and service providers.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.
Ability to network with other community agencies, services, and knowledge and experience working for Not-ForProfit Organizations.
Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and needs of prospective Community Members.
Experience working in the sector of Anti-Human Trafficking is an asset.
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Youth.
Working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
Valid G Class Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate 2million dollar insurance.
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/willingness to travel and to work flexible hours.

- _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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