Deyetiyenyadoha MMIP Liaison/Counsellor (Contract)

Company: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must be willing and able to provide service in a holistic environment that encompasses men, women and children.

CLOSING DATE: Friday April 24^th, at 4:30 pm

SALARY RANGE: $60,000

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Sonhatsi:wa Supervisor is responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counseling/gatherings to families of Murdered and Missing Indigenous People; ensuring case management duties are completed according to minimum standards, preparing and maintaining administrative duties, demonstrating a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding intergenerational trauma in relation to Murdered and Missing Indigenous People
• Must understand the impact of family, intimate partner, sexual violence; impact of homicide and human trafficking on the individual family, clan, nation and community.
• Must have the ability to coordinate and facilitate groups.

• Must provide three current written letters of reference
• Must be able to provide a current favorable Police Record Check including a Broad Record Check.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search
• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry 

DIRECTIONS:

In order to be considered, applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current letters of reference.  All documents should clearly state the position applying for.  Please indicate “CONFIDENTIAL” and the position applying for on the envelope. Only successful candidates will be contacted.     Interested applicants are encouraged to pick up a detailed job description at 1781 Chiefswood Road.

Mail to:           Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

                        P.O. Box 250

                        Ohsweken, ON

                        N0A 1M0

Deliver to:      1781 Chiefswood Road

                        Ohsweken, ON

Email to:         bthomas@ganohkwasra.com