Employment Opportunity: Housing Support Worker

Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers programming and services to empower children, youth and families to end the cycle of violence through holistic healing and Indigenous teachings and activities.

Background

Under the general direction of the Manager of Housing and Development, with support from the Program Support Specialist and reporting directly to the Housing Support Team Lead, the Housing Support Worker is responsible to provide support, guidance and resources to participants who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness due to domestic violence. The Housing Support Worker will support participants to secure safe and stable housing while providing meaningful programming for participants in a one-on-one and group setting. The Housing Support Worker will provide will have the ability to work independently and within a team setting, while building successful working relationships with participant families, community partners and sister organizations, maintaining the integrity, philosophy and values of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and facilitation of The Loving Roof housing programming to fulfil the objectives of the project;
• Intake and participant-centred family assessments, case management and monitoring family’s progress in the program;
• Provide participants with one-on-one support, education and community resources and referrals;
• Build relationships with transitional housing tenant families in order to provide support, while ensuring safety and protocols procedures are adequately met;
• Provide housing search support and housing loss prevention advocacy for participants;
• Maintain a pool of housing and basic needs resources, readily accessible for participants;
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, support to access resources and advocacy for participants on an individualized basis in person, or remotely through phone or online;
• Assist the Housing Support Team Lead with administrative duties, as required;
• Work collaboratively and build respectful and effective relationships with other staff, volunteers and families;
• Responsible for attending all meetings pertaining to the program, assisting with the facilitation of community council meetings and community engagement activities;
• Organize and facilitate weekly life skills and housing loss prevention workshops; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Acceptable combination of education and work experience related to the position, degree or certification considered an asset;
• Knowledge and experience with facilitation of community engagement programming;
• Experience with case management, advocacy and mentorship;
• Experience working with women and families who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence;
• Experience working in community-based organizations, family resource centres within the inner city and/or Indigenous communities in a not-for-profit setting;
• Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous children and families;
• Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational, leadership and time management skills; and,
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel is a requirement.

Salary:

Contingent on experience/qualifications

Hours of Work:

Full-Time Term Position, 37.5 hours per week until March 31, 2021. Must be available days, evenings and
occasional weekends.

Deadline to Apply:

Monday, September 7, 2020 at 5pm

Please send your resume and cover letter (clearly identifying which position title you are apply for) to:

Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc.
Attention: Selection Committee
Mail: 225 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2W 5N7
Email: HRWAHBUNG@GMAIL.COM
Fax: (204) 582-9508

Preference will be given to individuals that self-identify as Indigenous. The successful candidate will be subject to provide a current criminal record and child abuse registry check. Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. would like to thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.