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.


• Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses

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:

The Community Wellness Worker is responsible to develop, provide, facilitate and/or coordinate 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 (i.e. Pow-Wows and health fairs).  Implementing the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level in order to reduce family violence, promote healthy lifestyles through culture-based programming and healing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum diploma in the Health or Human Services field from an accredited University or College, and/or equivalent knowledge and 3-5 years’ work experience in the relevant area.


• Knowledge and experience in community-based program services delivery.


• Experience in dealing with Indigenous Family dynamics and Indigenous communities.


• Demonstrated excellent administrative duties.

• Knowledge and working of Not-For Profit Organizations.


• Demonstrated organizational, time management and presentation skills with the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.


• Excellent written and oral communications, with emphasis on keen listening and ability to effectively interpret verbal communications and needs of prospective Community Members.


• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.


• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; competency working with other databases.


• Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous Women and their families.


• Working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.


• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.


• Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.


• 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/willingness to travel and to work flexible hours.


• 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

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 [email protected].