Employment Opportunities
We are currently hiring 2 positions
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Request For Proposals
The Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network Inc. (NAWN) is a not-for-profit Indigenous organization that has been in operation since 2005. Our Mission is “to promote, enhance and encourage the health, social, educational, economic, cultural, and political well-being of Aboriginal women within the Island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contract Type: Project Based Contract
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced professional to design and develop an online/digital training toolkit focused on Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Trauma-Informed Training from an Indigenous Lens. This toolkit will be used as a resource for staff, service providers and community organizations.
This toolkit should include:
Access for clickable links
Photos
Fillable Forms
Adds to our current website and make changes when needed
When applying please include samples of previous and similar work
Please include how long it will take to complete
Please include statement of fees
Please submit RPF’s by June 27th, 2025 to gbv.nawn@gmail.com
Mental Health Counsellor
We would like to hire a Mental Health Counsellor to work with us in our office. This is a term position until March 31, 2025.
The successful individual will work from our office located at 90 Main Street, Stephenville, to provide mental health counseling and group programming for Indigenous people. Work hours will include a combination of weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Key Responsibilities:
To engage constructively and respectfully with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
Provide individual and group therapy to adults and children, including, but not limited to working concurrently with parents and/or other service providers.
Assessment of the client’s psychological, emotional, and physical status.
Assessment of the level of danger the client faces and all safety risks.
Confidentially maintain client files as per organizational policies and procedures.
Advocate for clients, initiating strategies that will guide the client toward therapeutic solutions.
Function as a team member to develop case plans that meet the client’s needs.
Network to develop collaborative relationships with relevant government and community agencies to build community capacity and link clients to support services.
Participate in the evaluation of the program's effectiveness and efficiency and work for continual improvement of services.
Requirements:
Experience working with Indigenous communities and with traditional ceremonies
Must be a licensed clinical social worker or professional Counsellor
Experience providing individual counseling and facilitating support groups
Knowledge and understanding of trauma-focused therapy
Knowledge and understanding of family systems and strength-based approach to practice
Experience working with survivors of intimate partner and family violence, sexual trauma, and child abuse is required
Knowledge and understanding of the cycle of violence and safety planning
Knowledge and understanding of community resources
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
Be a team member and participate in organizations initiatives
Must provide a Criminal record and Vulnerable Sector check
Contract Length: until March 31, 2025
35 hours per week daytime, evenings, and weekends
Location: Stephenville, NL
There will be some travel within the region or province, travel allowances for out-of-town travel.
To Apply:
Email: nawn@nf.aibn.com
In-person at 90 Main Street, Stephenville NL, A2N 1J3
The position will be posted until filled.
Preference will be given to an Indigenous person; please self-identify if you are an Indigenous person in your cover letter.