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Job Summary
The responsibility of the Sisters Strengthening Sisters Project Staff is to provide services to female Indian Residential School Survivors and female descendants affected by intergenerational trauma as a result of Indian Residential School.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
To facilitate the teaching of traditional Indigenous items and cultural knowledges, such as beading, sewing and life skills
To eliminate barriers to participation through provision of transportation, childcare and meals
To educate community organizations of the diverse needs of Indigenous women and girls
To facilitate Sharing Circles, workshops and Healing Groups
To ensure the completion of evaluation forms, daily logs and reports
To ensure GBA+ in all work plans
To participate in any/all fundraising initiatives and community events of the SIMFC
Hours of work will normally be 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, 3 times weekly
Hours of work will vary to include occasional evening and weekend shifts in accordance with the requirements of the Friendship Centre, as well as, with the Friendship Centres programming events and fundraising activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history
Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve.
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
The ability to relate to clients in a non-judgmental manner, and to respect client confidentiality.
Experience in handling emergency situations, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and case management.
Standard First Aid/CPR, ASIST Certification, Naloxone training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training are considered assets
Some post-secondary education within Indigenous Social Work is a definite asset
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Participate in fundraising activities
Specific Skills
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Aboriginal groups
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Stress management
- Life transitions
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Cross cultural issues
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