Job Category: Community

Requisition Number: 069R1002153

- Posted : October 21, 2026
- Full-Time
- In office

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Description

INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES (IVS) ADVOCATE - Afternoons - 108R2-26-5

Justice, Nation Building

1 year Contract

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday November 4, 2026 for the IVS Advocate with Justice Department. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications are accepted through https://www.sixnations.ca/careers/

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY

The IVS (Indigenous Victims Services) Advocate reports to and receives directions from the IVS Manager.

The Indigenous Victim's Services (IVS) Advocate is responsible for providing service intakes and delivery to victims of crime and other social tragedies in the Indigenous communities of Brantford, Six Nations, Hamilton, and Cayuga. The (IVS) Advocate will provide support to individuals experiencing trauma such as physical and sexual assault, car accident, house fires, homicide, or a sudden death of a loved one. The (IVS) Advocate will work with the other Indigenous Justice staff to help ensure that wrap around services, referrals and supports for indigenous victims is provided. The (IVS) Advocate will be flexible and is able to respond quickly to the needs of Indigenous victims. The (IVS)



Advocate will be flexible to work after hours when required.

2 Positions, 1 evening and 1 day shift worker.

Type

Contract (1 year)

Closing Date

November 4, 2026

Hours of Work

35 hours weekly Afternoons 3pm-11pm

Wage

Min. $52,900-$66,200/yr

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Must have a Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, with strong counselling background with two years of experience; Or
- A two-year accredited social service worker diploma with three to five years' continued experience in the human services field.
- Minimum three (3) year experience working with Indigenous organizations or within First Nations communities.
- Must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers, or respective regulatory body. Or willing to be registered.

POSITION TITLE

INDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES COURT ADVOCATE

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Indigenous Victim Services Court Advocate reports to and receives direction from the IVS manager

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The IVS Court Advocate is responsible for providing service intakes and delivery to victims of crime and other social tragedies in the Indigenous communities of Brantford, Six Nations, Hamilton, and Cayuga.



The IVS Court Advocate will provide support to individuals experiencing trauma such as physical and sexual assault, car accident, house fires, homicide, or a sudden death of a loved one. The IVS Court Advocate will work with the other Indigenous justice staff to help ensure that wrap around services, referrals and supports for indigenous victims is provided. The ICAV will be flexible and is able to respond quickly to the needs of Indigenous victims. The IVS court Advocate will be flexible to work after hours when required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL

- Responsible for conducting intakes with victims and making appropriate community referrals to Ontario Works, mental health and addictions, Jordan's principle programing, housing, family violence and sexual assault counselling etc.
- Responsible for the coordination of accommodations, transportation, and providing grocery vouchers for victims in need; as well as meeting clients at grocery stores when needed.
- Responsible for completing VQRP+ applications when needed.
- Responsible for writing and regularly updating progress notes on clients using the agency database.
- Responsible for assisting and responding to tragedies on site with staff when needed.
- Responsible for educating victims on IVS's model of victims' rights and responsibilities.
- Responsible for providing program outreach on IVS to Six Nations and outside communities when directed.
- Responsible for calling court services for the outcomes of accused regarding bail, pretrial and trial matters and reporting to IVS and victims.
- Responsible for collaborating with other staff in creating intake forms and all necessary forms to deliver services when required.
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📌 108-26-5 Indigenous Victim Services Advocate (Ohsweken)
🏢 Six Nations
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