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Breaking Free From Family Violence Training Coordinator

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Sponsorship not specified$56k-$69kDetected 20 days ago

Performance ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

The Breaking Free from Family Violence Programs works closely with Indigenous women and their families utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and provides a wrap-around circle of care that responds to their needs.

The Breaking Free from Family Violence Training Coordinator will develop and implement the training program for the program's Family Support Workers.
The focus of the program is on prevention and early intervention; however, the program also provides crisis management and stabilization as well as ongoing aftercare in order to support families in staying together.
The program also provides skills transfer, knowledge exchange, tools, and resources development in order to support Indigenous women to prevent child apprehensions and promote family unity.

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.
Experience coordinating workshops and conferences.
Experience with resource development and implementation.
Knowledge of Train the Trainer models.
Proficiency in computer programs, especially Microsoft Office.
Highly motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision and able to meet strict reporting deadlines.
Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Work, Indigenous Learning, Women's Studies with a minimum three (3) years' work experience in community service delivery.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
Ability to network with strong partnership building skills.
Awareness of Community Resources provincially.
Excellent administrative and coordination skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and to manage time effectively.
Capacity to problem solve and to see different perspectives.

ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change.

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