Reports to and is Responsible to: Sr. Manager, Programs and Community Impact
Compensation: $30/hr
Benefits: Full benefit package, RRSP contribution plan, wellness and vacation
Work Location: Morinville, Alberta. JMMF Admin Building
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:30pm), occasional evenings and weekends as required.
On April 29, 2009, Jessica Martel, a young mother of three, was tragically murdered in her home by her intimate partner on the very day she attempted to leave the relationship. This critical moment is often the most dangerous for survivors, as they face an increased risk of physical violence or homicide, as exemplified by Jessica's case. Her story underscores the urgent need for our organization to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.
OUR MISSION
To break the cycle of Domestic Violence through the actions of advocacy, community engagement, education, awareness, and safe housing through Jessie’s House – a 35 bed all gender emergency shelter and Eileen’s Place – a second stage housing program.
OUR VISION
To see a future free of violence for all individuals.
OUR VALUES
Safety: We value a safe environment that allows us to challenge each other and explore ideas.
Partnership: We value and seek partnership whose values align with those of the Foundation and together we can reach our vision.
Empowerment: We value innovative and creative thinking as a means of serving the best interests of the individuals and families we serve.
Awareness: We value positive, continual messaging that highlight healthy relationships.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving change and innovative approaches to ending domestic violence?
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR JMMF
Safety: Ensuring physical and emotional safety for clients, community and staff.
Trustworthiness and Transparency: Building trust through clear, consistent, and honest communication.
Peer Support: Incorporating shared experiences to promote healing and understanding.
Collaboration and Mutuality: Engaging clients, community and staff as partners in decision-making.
Empowerment, Voice, and Choice: Focusing on clients’ strengths and enabling them to make decisions about their care.
Cultural, Historical, and Gender Sensitivity: Recognizing and addressing the influence of cultural, historical, and gender-related factors in trauma.
Role Objective
The Cultural Connector supports the Leadership Team in achieving the organization's mission and strategic priorities by providing culturally specific support and programming for First Nations, Inuit, Metis, New Canadians, Racialized, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. This role requires a sound understanding of the impacts of colonialism, residential schools, and intergenerational trauma.
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