Gender Based Violence Front Line Women's Advocate Worker

Our Organization:

The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre is an equality seeking organization that strives towards the day when all women walk in safety, live healthy lives, excel in leadership roles and are supported and empowered to fulfill their dreams. We are guided by the core values of feminism, inclusivity, anti-oppression, respect and equality.

Job Summary:

Indigenous GBV Frontline worker to support trauma-informed care coordination for individuals affected by gender-based violence (GBV), with a particular focus on rural, racialized, and gender-diverse communities. This role will provide crisis intervention using both traditional and contemporary approaches while helping navigate systems with survivors while minimizing duplication, delays, and re-traumatization. Working from an intersectional lens while the role focuses on fostering a safe and welcoming space through traditional knowledge, community building activities and outreach to the 14 Yukon communities, they will also help build partner capacity through training, collaborative planning, and assist with our land- based healing programs.

Main Responsibilities

1. Direct Support & Advocacy
   1. Offer one-on-one and group support to survivors of GBV, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to resources.
   2. Provide culturally grounded crisis intervention and advocacy, incorporating Indigenous traditions and teachings.
   3. Conduct client assessments and help develop plans as needed.
   4. Provide short term counseling and emotional support
2. Community Engagement & Programming
   1. Assist with organizing activities such as crafting circles, storytelling sessions, and land-based outings to promote healing and connection.
   2. Collaborate with local First Nations to integrate ancestral knowledge into programming.
   3. Support community capacity building
3. Outreach & Education
   1. Connect with the 14 Yukon communities to help coordinate outreach events, workshops, and GBV awareness campaigns.
   2. Build partnerships territorially with indigenous agencies that enhance service delivery.
4. Administration & Reporting
   1. Maintain records of participant engagement and program outcomes.
   2. Assist in preparing the funding reports
   3. Program evaluation

Education and Knowledge Required:

1. Education in social work (e.g., BSW, MSW) or professional experience in a social work or related human services setting, with demonstrated experience supporting survivors of GBV.
2. Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and the impacts of colonialism, gained through lived experience and/or professional practice.
3. Experience working with Indigenous communities, particularly with trauma-informed care.
4. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, counseling techniques, and advocacy.
5. Commitment to decolonization and the Calls to Action from the MMIWG and Truth and Reconciliation reports.
6. Vulnerable Sector Check through the RCMP
7. Class 5 Driver’s license

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply social work principles, trauma-informed approaches, and case management practices in direct support, advocacy, and program development.
• Experience in program coordination, workshop and event planning.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and programs, Google Forms, Canva, etc.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as well as travel to rural communities.