Inuit VAW Counselor & Advocate

Tungasuvvingat Inuit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sickness leave

Personal and family sickness leave

Employee Assistance Plan

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Tungasuvvingat Inuit in Ottawa seeks a Counsellor and Advocate, VAW, for a full-time role. You will provide culturally specific counselling and referrals to Inuit women 16+ who have experienced violence, helping them access rights, safety planning, and essential services.

Under the Manager of Family Well-being, you will coordinate program activities, conduct psychosocial assessments, facilitate group sessions with Elders, and maintain client files and reports, with some evenings/weekends as

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, humanities, or social sciences.
• At least one year of practical and relevant experience, preferably in a coordination/facilitator role.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Experience working with Inuit communities and organizations.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and community engagement.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture and IQ principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the program with the Manager of Family Well-being.
• Provide counselling to mitigate health determinants and social obstacles.
• Advocate within criminal and family court systems as required.
• Assist clients with external resources (legal, financial aid, housing, etc.).
• Deliver workshops and activities through a cultural lens, with Elders.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Word

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Community engagement

Written communication

Attendance and reliability

Education

Indigenous studies

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Zoom

Outlook

Job description

Tungasuvvingat Inuit in Ottawa seeks a Counsellor and Advocate, VAW, for a full-time role. You will provide culturally specific counselling and referrals to Inuit women 16+ who have experienced violence, helping them access rights, safety planning, and essential services.

Under the Manager of Family Well-being, you will coordinate program activities, conduct psychosocial assessments, facilitate group sessions with Elders, and maintain client files and reports, with some evenings/weekends as