Job Posting Rsw

**Minwaashin Lodge**
Indigenous Women’s Support Centre

2323 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa Ontario

K1G 4J8

**JOB POSTING - RELIEF STAFF**

**RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER (RSW)**

**FEMALE - OSHKI KIZIS LODGE**

(Relying of provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code)

Start Date: Immediately

Closing Date: When position is filled

Position reports to: Director of Shelter Operations - Oshki Kizis Lodge

Work Conditions: Located in an office setting; low risk environment.

Under the Accessibility of Ontario and Disability Act (AODA), Minwaashin Lodge is committed to
fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace.

**SUMMARY**:
Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency

serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth, and children. We are a multi-service

agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community, through our programs and

services at Minwaashin Lodge and our shelter, Oshki Kizis Lodge. We provide culturally

specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.

The RSW relief staff report to the Director of Shelter Operations and provides support to the

Assistant of the Director. She is responsible for ensuring culturally appropriate, safe space for

women and children in the shelter. She is also responsible for ensuring the 24-hours crisis line in

maintained in an efficient and helpful manner.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Answers to the Crisis Line and provides support and crisis intervention to callers.
- Responsible for additional administrative duties as assigned.
- Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming environment for women and children.
- Supports women and children in acquire safe accommodations.
- Creates and maintains an environment that provides for the emotional and practical

support to women and children who have experienced violence.
- Responds to crises in a professional manner and follows the Policies and

Procedure of Minwaashin Lodge and Oshki Kizis Lodge
- Assists women to find alternate housing when Oshki Kizis is at capacity.
- Monitors house security system and controls access to the house
- Supports residents in communal living expectations.
- Assists in programming and services that honour the cultural needs of

residents.
- Maintains daily log and provides comprehensive information for shift change

staff.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of Post Secondary Diploma
- Experience working in a women’s shelter.
- Good knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing practices
- Knowledge of the direct and intergenerational impacts of oppression, colonization and

the residential school system.
- Knowledge of the effects of trauma
- A commitment to working in an environment that recognizes the diverse needs and

gifts of women and children.
- Ability to actively listen, be empathetic and the ability to empower and support

women.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, time-sensitive, and confidential environment.
- Must be energetic, creative, resourceful and committed to working as a team

member.
- A commitment to working in an environment that is non-violent, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and values all women.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Criminal Records Check
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer and spreadsheet skills

**ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES**:

- First Nations, Inuit, Mètis or non-status preferred

**SALARY**: $21.62 per hour

**TO APPLY**: Send a cover letter, a complete resume with 3 references to Katherine Holden

Manager, Finanance/HR, 2323 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa K1G 4J8 or via

**We thank all those who apply; however, only those invited for an interview will be**

**contacted. No phone calls please.