Addictions Navigator

Ontario Native Women's Association•Hamilton, ON

3d•CA$49,500 - CA$60,778•Hybrid

About The Position

The Addiction Navigator will provide wholistic services that meet the needs of Indigenous women and their families through a range of services focusing on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing through a cultural, trauma-informed, gender based and family centered approach.

Requirements

A minimum two-year Social Work Diploma with a combination of 3 years’ experience advocating and supporting Indigenous women and/or Indigenous families.
Experience working with Indigenous populations in substance abuse issues, mental health and chronic or episodic homelessness.
Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices that can be used as support.
Thorough knowledge and experience working in and with a gender-based lens/perspective.
Strong understanding of major behavioral, emotional, and mental health problems and disorders of Indigenous women and their families (Including children and youth).
In-depth understanding of psychological, social, and cognitive development.
Ability to provide evidence-based counselling support services.
Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social, and spiritual impact of trauma.
Understanding of the principles of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices in providing trauma-informed care.
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.
Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations
Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
Ability to travel.
Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide wholistic services that meet the needs of Indigenous women and their families.
Focus on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing.
Utilize a cultural, trauma-informed, gender based and family centered approach.

Benefits

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/wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions