Ontario Native Women’s Association Looking for Parenting Across the Life Cycle Training Coordinator – FULL TIME CONTRACT TILL MARCH 31ST 2023 at Thunder Bay, ON Full Time

**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. **

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 and may include remote work
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, medical, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development.
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
• Remote work offered for various positions
• Paid management days

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.

ONWA MANDATE:

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario.

ONWA encourages the participation of Indigenous women in the development of Federal, Provincial, Municipal,/Local government policies that impact their lives and ensure issues affecting Indigenous women and their families are heard at key government tables.

ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health, environmental stewardship, and economic development sits at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well–being for all Indigenous women and their families so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage, may live their best lives.

SCOPE:

The Parenting Across the Life Cycle Training Coordinator will develop and implement the training programs for the Parenting Support Workers as well as assist with special projects in the Community Development Portfolio. The program will support 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 training/workshops and collect resource materials, including good practices in CAS and VAW, as well as, communication materials to support the Parenting Support Workers with their responsibilities in advocating for Indigenous Women and their families.

This program will focus on the development and training of the PAL Parenting Support Workers on the parenting program, spanning the lifecycle from infant, to the child, to youth and beyond. ONWA will continue to reclaim and restore the role of Indigenous women as mothers, recognizing their inherent right to parent their children. ONWA also recognizes and reinforces that the original bond between an Indigenous mother and her child must be the priority in the child welfare and child wellness systems. ONWA continues to support and nurture Indigenous women’s ability to mother, providing programs that offer culturally appropriate early intervention and prevention healing services and appropriate safety planning.

This program will address the needs of families with parenting across the life cycle and will work collaboratively with the other BFFV positions to meet the needs and address the gaps. The Parenting Program Development Coordinator will support a holistic approach to ensuring Indigenous women and their families are in the driver’s seat, in control, and are meaningfully engaged to use their voices to co-develop a parenting program that encompasses parenting skills from infant care to child, youth and beyond.

This position will also support the BFFV program expansion. Additionally, the Parenting Program Training Coordinator will facilitate the BFFV Parenting Program Worker training and education and co-develop trauma informed resources and supports and a Parenting Program Manual that will focus on developing parenting skills for all ages and the process of reunification.

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/or conferences.
• Experience with resource development and implementation.
• Knowledge of Train the Trainer model.
• 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.
• 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.

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Inter-cultural Competency Informed – Understands to incorporate a personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation of ONWA’s cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work related deliverables.

• Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis Informed – Understands to incorporate an intersectional approach to gender, race and discrimination and subsequent intergenerational impacts affecting Indigenous women and their families.

• Trauma-Based Practice Informed – Understands to incorporate a trauma-informed approach to recognize and respond to all forms of trauma and the necessity of supporting Indigenous women in a culture of tradition and safety in her healing journey.

• She is Wise Leadership Informed – Understands to incorporate the Four Agreements within daily responsibilities and combined with ONWA’s cultural teachings contribute to the empowerment and leadership of Indigenous women within their communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES – SPECIFIC:

RESPONSIBILITIES – ADMINISTRATIVE:

RESPONSIBILITIES – PUBLIC RELATIONS:

EXPECTED STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

AUTHORITY:

To execute duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Parenting Across the Lifecycle Training Coordinator will be directly accountable to Community Development Manager for the proper completion of the functions outlined in the job description.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As Indigenous leaders, ONWA is continuing full operations, including hiring, while working from home, as supporting our community members is a priority. ONWA is scheduling all interviews and providing all training, onboarding and orientation for new employees through virtual tools.