Mindimooyenh Health Program Support and

_ Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. _

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 and internationally for generations to come.

ONWA MANDATE

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not for profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario. ONWA encourages the participation of Indigenous women in the development of Federal, Provincial, Municipal/Local government policies that impact their lives and ensure issues affecting Indigenous women and their families are heard at key government tables.

ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health, environmental stewardship and economic development, sits at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well - being for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best lives.

SCOPE : The Mindimooyenh Program Support and Mobilization Worker will assist community members with accessing health services in a timely, safe, and culturally appropriate manner. The Worker will support community members with booking, attending appointments, filling out consent forms (documentation), support administrative functions related to the health clinic and mobile unit and with follow up on vaccine access and health related issues, across Ontario. The Mindimooyenh Program Support and Mobilization Worker is responsible for developing and implementing land based health programming. The Worker will foster and promote cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity for health practitioners. This position will provide a warm, welcoming and supportive experience to all community members and will be assist in driving, care and health clinic related maintenance of the mobile unit when needed.

Reporting to the Community Development and Nurse Manager , the Program Support and Mobilization Worker will perform general office management duties providing organized proactive administrative, technical, and logístical support to the clinic and the mobile unit

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Grade 12 or Office Certification - Business Certificate and 2 years’ experience in an Indigenous community setting combined with strong administrative skills and experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent phone etiquette skills combined with excellent relationship building skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate programming.
• Proactive and able to make decisions that work to resolve and support all inquiries.
• Knowledge of Indigenous support services available within the community(s).
• Knowledge of and connection to service agencies in the location of service delivery.
• Ability to network with other community agencies/services/organizations.
• Awareness of Community Resources.
• Demonstrated experience providing services to Indigenous families and communities.
• Must be dependable and punctual with strong attendance history, 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 mínimal supervision.
• Excellent 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 speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• Maintains complete confidentiality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced working environment and has the ability to multi task and prioritize without guidance.
• Flexible with conflicting demands and required needs.
• Thorough understanding of Public Health (Community Wellbeing) Systems and Indigenous health care systems.
• An active and contributing team member.
• 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