Job Category: CommunityRequisition Number: 069R1002153Posted : October 21, 2026Full-TimeOn-siteLocationsShowing 1 locationDescriptionINDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES (IVS) ADVOCATE - Afternoons - 108R2-26-5Justice, Nation Building1 year ContractApplications 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 SUMMARYThe 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 versatile 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.TypeContract (1 year)Closing DateNovember 4, 2026Hours of Work35 hours weekly Afternoons 3pm-11pmWageMin. $52,900-$66,200/yr*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *BASIC QUALIFICATIONSMust have a Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, with strong counselling background with two years of experience; OrA 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 TITLEINDIGENOUS VICTIM SERVICES COURT ADVOCATEREPORTING RELATIONSHIPThe Indigenous Victim Services Court Advocate reports to and receives direction from the IVS managerPURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITIONThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESTECHNICALResponsible 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.Responsible for learning and assisting victims in filling out court and legal documents.Responsible for assessing and making appropriate referrals to justice staff and outside community agencies.Responsible for responding appropriately to clients in times of crisis and those facing tragic circumstances – by phone and physically when appropriate.Responsible for accompanying and supporting victims to hospital, police station and to court with client consent, and when it is appropriate to do so.Will work from a strengths-based approach and a resolution-focused approach with clients and staff.Will provide program outreach to bring awareness on IVS programming and other justice department programming when required.Knowledge of Haudenosaunee Principles, and how to apply them in a team environment, with clients and community membersKnowledge of the family, criminal justice system, Gladue principles and understanding of crisis and peer counselling interventionKnowledge and experience of challenges and issues facing vulnerable, socially excluded individuals.ADMINISTRATIVERepresent Six Nations Justice Department at inter-agency meetings when appropriate.Keep monthly program statistics (in coming calls, face-to-face meetings with clients, number of intakes completed,



referrals to and from outside agencies, attendance to court etc.Create weekly work plans and weekly activity reports to keep manager apprised.Create monthly work plans and activity reports to keep manager apprisedWill keep progress notes on clients and will enter into program database.COMMUNICATIONEnsures and adheres to confidentiality for clients, staff and Six Nations Justice Department matters.Keeps the manager apprised of activities on a weekly basis both verbally and in a written weekly and monthly reports.Will write memorandums and/or briefing notes when making program requests, advocating for clients with special needs, and making innovative program recommendations.Will consult with the manager prior to writing emails or any communication to individuals in higher positions (eg. Ministry, Directors, other managers) and copy the IVS Manager on these emails.Will have a general understanding of communication procedures within an office setting.OTHER RELATED DUTIESPerforms other job related duties as may reasonably be required by the IVS manager and/or Justice Director.Attend and participate in scheduled training as directed by IVS manager.Participates in Justice Department community events.WORKING CONDITIONSWork requires physical activity and mental stress; requires working inside/outside; requires travel; requires extensive interactions with the public, who at times may be hostile or irate; subject to interruptions, deadlines, unscheduled hours.Work has a high public profile, extensive public contact and is subject to deadlines and interruptions.Work requires the ability to prioritize tasks, work independently with minimal supervision, and cope with many demands and time constraints.Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours.WORKING RELATIONSHIPSWith the Justice IVS ManagerReceives direction, guidance, and discusses plans and priorities to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, receives instruction and supervision.With Department StaffLiaises, cooperates and provides encouragement; maintains control through teamwork and direction.With Other StaffMaintains cooperation and consideration with all staff.With External AgenciesRepresents and promotes Six Nations interests relative to the Justice Department and IVS and maintains awareness of legislative policy and program changes; seeks to develop sound,professional working relationships.With the PublicRepresents and promotes the justice program interests of Six Nations; works in a courteous, co-operative, positive and proactive manner, provides information as requested.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSQualificationsMust have a Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, with strong counselling background with two years of experience in the court system/justice field or trauma-informed care; ORA two-year accredited social service worker diploma with three to five years' continuance experience in the court system/justice field or trauma-informed care; ORA High School diploma with five to 7 years' experience in the court system/justice field

📌 108r2-26-5 Indigenous Victim Services Advocate - Afternoons (Haldimand County)
🏢 Six Nations
📍 Haldimand County