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Job Title: Indigenous Program Co-Facilitator

Location: 413 Dundas Street East

Salary: $49,630 – $55,860.  Starting salary: $49,630

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization Overview:

Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society (TWHLS) is an Indigenous-led healing lodge that provides culturally grounded, trauma-informed supports to Indigenous women, especially those impacted by the justice system. While we adhere to the regulations and protocols required by federal and provincial bodies, we are not a correctional facility. All TWHLS staff are expected to advance the work of the healing lodge through compassion, understanding, and care for all our relations.  Staff are guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Respect, Honesty, Truth, Humility, Courage, Wisdom, and Love.

Position Summary:

The Program Co-Facilitator will develop and deliver programming for TWHLS Day-Program “Daughters of the Earth”. Daughters of the Earth is a cultural, strengths-based program that has been developed to assist women on Bail, Probation, and Patole to support their healing journey. The program is offered every day, five days a week and includes support from Elders, Knowledge Carriers, Counsellors, and dedicated staff.  The Program Co-Facilitator will work with the ‘Daughter’s of the Earth’, Program’ Manager and Program Counsellor to continue the development of a strong and successful program series.  The Program Co-Facilitator will be expected to retain trusted guest-facilitators, keep detailed records, and engage community members to support program participation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate programming that is culturally safe, and trauma informed to Indigenous women experiencing challenges with homelessness, substance use, and mental health.
• This program will offer continuation of support to our women transitioning out of our residential Healing Lodge and women within the community of Toronto.
• Extremely knowledgeable in Indigenous teachings, qualified to present certified trainings, and facilitate talking circles.
• Must be able to understand individual and group dynamics; applying crisis intervention and de-escalation skills when needed.
• Be able to network with community partners, such as the courts, lawyers, social workers to encourage program participation.
• Have a strong relationship with trusted community members, such as Elders, Knowledge Carriers, and Health Practitioners to invite as guest facilitators.
• Must be innovated in addressing our clients’ unique needs, and willing to evolve with necessary transitions.
• Maintain confidential client records and accurate case documentation.
• Attend team meetings, debriefings, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Social Work, Addictions and Mental Health, Indigenous Studies, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with Indigenous women or in a justice setting
• Knowledge of colonization, intergenerational trauma, addictions, and culturally grounded healing.
• Possessing Certified Training in Anger Management, PARS or revenant to the program is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and Social Media, and Social Work Case Management Software.
• Strong communication, organization, and case management skills.
• Committed to practicing the Seven Grandfather Teaching in everyday work.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• First Aid and CPR, Naloxone, or ASIST Training.
• Valid Driver’s License.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Lauren Lavallee (l.lavallee@twhls.ca). Indigenous applicants will be considered first in accordance with our commitment to equitable and culturally safe hiring practices.

Deadline:
Open until filled.