Indigenous Support Network Worker

Grand Council Treaty #3; Lac Seul; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Council Treaty #3 invites applications for a full-time Indigenous Support Network Worker in Treaty Three Territory (Ontario). The role supports the Justice Director, directing and advocating for community members who have endured trauma and navigating the healing journey with culturally grounded guidance.

Responsibilities include developing a holistic victim services program, offering culturally sensitive emotional support, and building partnerships with local service providers.

Qualifications

• Graduation from, or work-related experience in, Law, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, or Community Services.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a culturally sensitive Victim services program.
• Provide clients with culturally appropriate emotional and practical support.
• Utilize program staff, services, and referrals in a timely manner.
• Build trust, strength and self-empowerment with communities and clients.
• Provide social emergency services to youth at risk of suicide or self-harm.
• Develop partnerships with Treaty 3 Police Services and other service providers.
• Assist clients to access culturally appropriate services and self-referrals.
• Provide tools and guidance for healing and prioritize client safety.
• Ensure immediate personal safety for clients.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Law/Criminology background

Social Work background

Psychology background

Community Services background

Job description

Overview:

The Grand Council Treaty #3 Kaakewaaseya Justice Services, invites applications from Treaty Three Territory for a full-time position. The Indigenous Support Network Worker will provide support to the Justice Director, based out of the Kaakewaaseya Justice offices in Treaty Three Territory. This position will be responsible for giving direction and advocating for community members that have endured traumatic circumstances, providing guidance for the healing process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of a Victim services program that is culturally sensitive, holistic that emphasizes the importance of Indigenous language and culture for elders, with appropriate support and referrals in place from within communities, Treaty Three Territory and other appropriate programs and services, that support the mission of the Network.
• To provide clients with culturally appropriate emotion and practical support.
• Utilize program staff, services, and referral programs in a timely manner.
• Work with communities and clients to build a strong sense of trust, strength and self-empowerment.
• Social Emergency services to be in place to assist a high level of youth that attempt suicide and self-harm.
• Develop strong partnerships with Treaty 3 Police Services, community programs and other service providers to strengthen the union of all service providers, with Indigenous people.
• Assist clients to have direct access to culturally appropriate services, and able to make self-referrals.
• Provide clients and families with the tools, knowledge, and guidance for self-empowerment during their journey of healing.
• Staff to ensure that the clients’ immediate personal safety takes priority.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from, or work-related experience in, the following fields: Law, Criminology, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology, and Community Services.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions and practices; Ability to speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset.
• Knowledge of historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, and barriers facing Aboriginal communities.
• Experience in counseling and crisis intervention; Project a positive, friendly and professional attitude.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Excellent decision-making and problem -solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment.