Support Worker

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada Velma's House, Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

**We are Community Leaders**:

- Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People._

**The Opportunity**:
Velma’s House is an Indigenous led, low-barrier safe space for women and gender diverse folks who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation or gender based violence. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, **Support Workers** are responsible for the day-to-day interactions with relatives that are accessing the safe space and variety of resource offered. Our safe space serves a place of comfort, connection, and safety, with an emphasis on meeting the immediate safety needs of those who need it most, when they need it most.

**What You Will Be Doing**
- Walking alongside relatives that are accessing Velma’s House with respect, care, and understanding that each participant’s needs will be diverse and unique;
- Fostering clear, kind, and professional participant relationships;
- Responsible for tracking and maintaining accurate and detailed statistics;
- Planning and implementing relevant workshops and programming;
- Assisting in system navigations;
- Assisting in goal setting, and advocacy work;
- Demonstrating knowledge on strict consent and confidentially policies and procedures;
- Executing organizational safety protocols, incident reports, and donation procedures;
- Facilitating health supports including access to in-house physicians and nurses, Elders and Knowledge keepers, ceremony, traditional medicines and cultural teachings;
- Providing participant’s services such as access to shower and washroom facilities, nutritious meals, laundry services, hygiene and wellness supplies, harm reduction supplies, emergency clothing as well as direct care services;
**Who You Are**:

- Strong understanding of issues related to mental health, gender based violence, problematic substance use; sexual exploitation;
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of resources and systems within Winnipeg;
- Commitment to cultural reclamation practices and Ways of Being, Two-Eyed Seeing approach;
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written;
- Strong understanding and proponent of harm reduction principles and trauma informed care;
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; including issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ community;
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams);
- Highly proficient in interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills;
- Team player who is able to work safely and collaboratively in fast-paced and high-needs environments;
**You Have**
- 1-3 years of related formal training (mental health, social work, family studies, gender-based violence, substance training, community health, etc.), work experience, and combined lived experience are all valued;
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry check;
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR;
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention or related Crisis Management Training;
- Opioid Reversal Training;
- Mental Health First Aid and ASIST training is an asset
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are considered assets

**We are Proud to Offer**:

- Competitive Salaries and Shift Premiums
- Comprehensive and Immediate Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site;
- Wellness and Vacation Days;
- Work-life balance and casual dress;
- Training and Development opportunities;
- Free on-site parking;
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events;
**To Apply**:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting with salary expectations.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend

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