Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Advocate

CDSSAB - ES -Cochrane; Timmins; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after your first

Job summary

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is seeking a Family Violence Prevention Worker to deliver and report on the implementation and progress of a targeted initiative in NAN communities in Ontario. You will support victims and offenders, coordinate care, and ensure timely documentation while maintaining strong partnerships with local stakeholders.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in relevant fields, knowledge of Indigenous issues, and excellent communication and case-management

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in law, advocacy, paralegal, social work, mental health.
• Experience dealing with victims and offenders of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
• Experience with NAN and First Nation communities.
• Excellent case and file management, administrative and coordination skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and report on the implementation and progress of the initiative in target communities.
• Coordinate activities, maintain records, and liaise with stakeholders.
• Travel to Balmertown or Timmins as required and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Case management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary diploma in law/advocacy/paralegal/social work/mental health

Tools

MS Office Suite

Program database

Job description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is seeking a Family Violence Prevention Worker to deliver and report on the implementation and progress of a targeted initiative in NAN communities in Ontario. You will support victims and offenders, coordinate care, and ensure timely documentation while maintaining strong partnerships with local stakeholders.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in relevant fields, knowledge of Indigenous issues, and excellent communication and case-management