Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker - Temporary

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 Paid time off at Christmas Additional paid stat and civic holidays 35 hour work week Paid sick days Paid cultural/personal wellness days Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Ongoing professional development 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 Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker is responsible to ensure that all Indigenous families and their children (prenatal to age 6) who need assistance with physical, emotional, mental and social issues have access to effective, consistent, early intervention services. The Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker provides the best opportunities for healthy child development through home visiting, service coordination, parenting groups, cultural teaching, traditions, and referrals. QUALIFICATIONS: SKILLS Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences or health services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a community setting. Advocacy work on behalf of Community Members, including referral to local service agencies. Ability to network with other community agencies, services, and organizations. Experience tracking and reporting statistical information. Crisis support, guidance and referral skills. 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. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competency working with other databases KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and traditions. Knowledge of and connection to service agencies in the location of service delivery. Knowledge of parenting skills, prenatal health and issues, infant care, and nutrition issues. Knowledge and working understanding of Not-for-Profit Organizations. Knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Indigenous women and their families. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset. A Doula certification is considered an asset. Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill. The full salary range for this role is $49,500- $60,778 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding. 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].

The Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker provides early intervention services to Indigenous families and children from prenatal to age six. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, coordinating services, facilitating parenting groups, and providing crisis support.

Candidates must possess a post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences or health services and at least three years of community experience. Knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and traditions is essential for this role.

• Competitive salaries • Paid time off at Christmas • Paid stat and civic holidays • Paid sick days • Paid cultural/personal wellness days • Flexible scheduling • Professional development

• Time managementPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Social services
• Case management
• Home visiting
• Crisis support
• Advocacy
• Service coordination
• Community networking
• Statistical reporting
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Microsoft Office
• Database management
• Prenatal health
• Infant care
• Infant Care
• Early Intervention
• Time Off Management
• Follow Through
• Teaching
• Child Development
• Communication
• Disabilities
• Doula Certification
• Leadership
• Performance Review
• Presentations
• Social Issue
• Social Sciences
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Coordinating

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Healthy Living Director
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week