**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**
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:
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 Mindimooyenh Indigenous Health System Navigator and Support Liaison is responsible to provide navigation, advocacy and personal support services to Indigenous Community Members while accessing health care services across Ontario.
They will work in accordance with all required internal and external standards of practice including the improvement of the health and well-being of urban Indigenous people, with a particular focus on Indigenous women. They will assist community members in achieving safe, timely access to care that is reflective of their needs and their culture. The Mindimooyenh Indigenous Health Systems Navigation and Support Liaison will offer education, hands-on support, opportunities to access land-based programming and advocacy services to assist Community Members to achieve the best services possible.
Reporting to the Community Development Manager of Health Programs, the Mindimooyenh Indigenous Health Systems Navigation and Support Liaison will amplify the voices of Indigenous women to have safe access to healthcare in a timely manner by supporting Indigenous women and letting their experiences be known.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 hr@onwa.ca.