Empowerment Worker

2 months ago

Montréal QC, Canada Native Women's Shelter of Montreal Full time

**Role and Responsibilities**:
Under the supervision of the Team Manager of Miyoskamin and in collaboration with the Miyoskamin and Saralikitaaq team, the Empowerment Worker is responsible for the following activities:
**Second Stage Housing Program Support**:

- Participating in a selection process as part of the housing selection committee
- Accurately completing intake forms for participants who are new to the program
- Developing an empowerment plan for each resident that focuses on the needs and interests of each individual
- Supporting participants in reaching their personal goals related to education, employment and personal empowerment;
**Community & Health Navigation**:

- Understanding the community and social service needs of each participant and their family
- Ensuring that each participant and their family are aware and informed of community and social services available to them
- Connecting participants and families to a variety of resources as needed (mental health, counseling, social assistance, social housing, food baskets, etc.)
- Supporting parents and caregivers in the implementation of family and parenting strategies as needed, providing client accompaniment to navigate social programs & services

**General Client Support & Case Management**
- Establishing and maintaining a relationship of trust with clients and their families
- Ensuring that clients and their families feel understood and respected
- Creating and participating in Resident Support Team meetings
- Intevening, when necessary, in crisis situations should they arrive
- Providing mental health support and referrals, being available to actively listen to participants
- Maintaining detailed and organized case notes within the client management software system
- Ensuring notes are up to date and entered on a weekly basis
- Contributing to the development of quarterly, annual, and periodic Saralikitaaq reports

**Peer Support and Participation**:

- Attending and participating in staff meetings
- Embracing a collaborative and respectful environment amongst peers
- Embodying the mission and values of the NWSM and Miyoskamin

**Qualifications**:
Skills & Attributes:

- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to act with discretion and ensure confidentiality
- Ability to thrive in a fluid working environment
- Bilingualism in English and French
- Indigenous language skills (asset)

**Education & Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other social science field and at least two years’ relevant experience OR at least five years’ relevant work experience
- Experience working in a non-profit setting
- Experience in the delivery of services for Indigenous women and families
- Experience in multidisciplinary teams

**Deadline to Apply**: September 27th, 2024

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