Community Wellness Worker

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 
• 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 work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development
  

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:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Community Wellness Worker is responsible for developing, providing, facilitating and/or coordinating a variety of local programming relating to reducing or preventing family and community violence, including community-based family violence awareness and prevention education campaigns or activities in local settings (i.e. schools) or at local community events.

The Community Wellness Worker implements the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS) at the local level in order to reduce family violence and promote healthy lifestyles through culture-based programming and healing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS:

• Post-secondary diploma in Health Sciences, Social Services, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, 
  Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience supporting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities through community-based health, wellness, healing, or social service programs.
  
• Experience providing community-based services, support, case coordination, and wellness programming.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.
  
• Strong crisis intervention, support, advocacy, and referral skills.
  
• Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, healing circles, support groups, and community events.
  
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong listening, relationship-building, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, Elders, service providers, and stakeholders.
  
• Experience maintaining accurate records, documentation, client files, and program reports.
  
• Strong presentation and public education skills.
  
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, internet-based systems, databases, and office technology.
  

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, and community strengths.
  
• Knowledge of current issues impacting Indigenous women, families, and communities.
• Understanding of family violence prevention, trauma, healing, addictions, mental wellness, and community development approaches.
  
• Knowledge of Indigenous family dynamics, family systems, and community healing approaches.
  
• Knowledge of community resources, referral pathways, and service delivery systems.
  
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, case management, and support services.
  
• Understanding of culturally safe, client-centred, and trauma-informed service delivery practices.
  
• Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations and community-based service delivery models.
  
• Understanding of ONWA’s vision, mandate, strategic priorities, and Indigenous women-centered approaches.
  
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.
  

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

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

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.