Resident Crisis Worker

Resident Crisis Worker Full Time Temporary (March 31st, 2026) Night Shift (Midnight - 8am)

Position Title: Resident Crisis Worker Full Time Temporary (March 31, 2027)

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Rotating Sunday to Saturday, 12am-8am

Salary: $24.16/hr

Position Summary

The Resident Crisis Worker is responsible for the provision of crisis intervention and support services to women and dependents living in a residential setting. These services and programs are offered within the organization’s Anishinabe Health and Wellness Framework.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• To work from a holistic perspective, utilizing the teachings of the medicine wheel and Seven Grandfather Teachings.
• To utilize Elders for teachings, healing and guidance.
• To take personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation of Beendigen’s cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work-related deliverables.
• To be prepared to work in conjunction with the philosophy and mandate of the Organization.
• To provide a safe, nonjudgmental and empowering environment to victims of violence.
• To notify Program Supervisor of any unusual cases, irregularities, accidents, illnesses or repairs.
• To answer the telephone and/or Crisis Line, respond with empathy and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• To maintain all standards of health and safety for the protection of residents and staff.
• To complete the admission of residents into the Crisis Home including all program documentation.
• To correctly enter and maintain information in the Crisis Home database.
• To maintain a case plan for each resident and follow through on the completion of their plan.
• To facilitate resident programming.
• To provide written program information and documentation as requ-ired by the Crisis Home Supervisor or Executive Director.
• To work with residents to maintain a neat and sanitary environment at all times.
• General housekeeping duties, this may include laundry, dusting, disinfecting and preparing bedrooms.
• To prepare/cook meals for the residents in the Crisis Home when the Cook is unable to do so.
• To assist or provide child care as needed.
• To participate as a team member in achieving the goals and objectives of the Organization.
• To constructively participate in all team meetings, seminars and staff training sessions as required.
• To follow confidential handling of resident information as dictated by Privacy Legislation.
• To ensure Health and Safety compliance in the workplace by following policies, procedures and best practices and reporting any unsafe environments.
• To perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor/On-call.
• To adhere to all policies, procedures and ensure adherence to program Best Practices. To preserve confidentiality of all residents, clients, staff, students, volunteers and agency information.
• To represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• The above statements are the general functions of the position, and should not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may pertain to the job.

Key Selection Criteria

Required

• Social Service Worker Diploma or comparable diploma with relevant experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated experience providing services to Anishinabe women and children.
• Knowledge of Anishinabe culture, tradition, language and Anishinabe community.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Violence Against Women sector.

Preferred

• Experience working in an Indigenous organization.
• Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in one-on-one counselling and group facilitation.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in individual and group work and family violence issues.
• Ability to view situations free from personal values, interests, beliefs, or judgment.
• To identify and manage group dynamics and promote a positive peer environment. &l