Naatamooskakowin Intake and Outreach Worker

COMPETITION # EHW 2026-004POSITION TYPE TERM (March 31, 2028), FULL-TIMEReporting to the Director Housing Supports, the Naatamooskakowin Intake and Outreach Worker is responsible for supporting Access Points to intake people into Naatamooskakowin through a guided conversation, as well as facilitating a connection to housing support providers (i.e. warm handoff). In addition to being a resource for community members, the Naatamooskakowin Intake and Outreach Worker is a contact for service providers for consultation and information about programs available to assist their community members. Key Duties & Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the Director Housing Supports, Naatamooskakowin staff, community organizations/workers, and other stakeholders to address homelessness in Winnipeg Support Naatamooskakowin access points to facilitate intake into Naatamooskakowin that is rapid, consistent, low barrier, and culturally safe Spend time in various homeless-serving agency drop-ins to help identify people who would benefit from support through Naatamooskakowin Engage in the Sharing Experience with people – a guided conversation focused around certain themes that help to identify support needs Provide recommendations for matching people to appropriate supports Support access points to connect with people Facilitate warm handoffs between access points and housing support providers Document and report on systemic barriers that require advocacy and collaboration Provide input into strategies for the prevention and diversion of people at risk of homelessness based on information gathered through intake and assessment into Naatamooskakowin Work with the Naatamooskakowin team to evaluate the intake, assessment, and matching processes Work with the community to co-create changes to Naatamooskakowin based on evaluation and feedback Assist participants and service providers to navigate the Resource Guide in order to connect people to appropriate resources and benefits; update Resource Guide as applicable Develop and maintain good working relationships with service providers and their staff participating in Naatamooskakowin; provide information and support as needed Provide updates to the Director Housing Supports on community issues, concerns, opportunities You are passionate about ending homelessness and have an in-depth understanding of homelessness and housing, as well as the needs of particularly vulnerable and over-represented populations and the issues affecting many homeless and low-income people. You also possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and related experience: Postsecondary certificate or degree in a related discipline, e.g. social work, community development, Indigenous studies, social services, planning Working knowledge of Housing First; HIFIS; community issues related to homelessness and knowledge of colonization and the historical factors that continue to impact Indigenous people regarding homelessness, poverty, etc. Able to work from a trauma-informed and harm reduction perspective Extensive experience intake processes/procedures Demonstrated ability to work in a Windows environment including intermediate to advanced skill using Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ability to learn new software and other relevant applications and technical/office equipment at an intermediate level Strong interpersonal skills Enjoys interaction with people and are accepting no matter where they are at in life Ability to work flexible hours (including days, evenings) Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search will be required Ability to drive in all weather and road conditions; current driver’s license with adequately insured reliable transportation required