Transitional Housing Facilitator

**Position**: Transitional Housing Facilitator
- Full -time 37.5 hours per week

Hiring for shifts Monday
- Sunday:
12pm-8pm

4pm-12am

And hiring to fill a casual pool of staff
- __________________

The Transitional Housing Facilitator is a member of the Transitional Housing Team; and provides direct services to the participants that live in NEWC’s supportive transitional housing program.

**Education and Experience**:

- While education is important, NEWC equally values applicants that have work and/or lived expertise.
- Experience providing support to participants who have or are experiencing problematic substance use; trauma; homelessness; and gender-based violence.
- Experience working in a community-based setting in the North End of Winnipeg and knowledge of inner-city resources.
- Experience supporting participants in a communal living setting is also an asset.
- Knowledge of the impacts that colonization, residential schools, the 60’s scoop, the child welfare system and the genocide of Indigenous peoples, their culture and language and sacred traditions.
- Experience and understanding of Traditional Indigenous teachings and ceremonies.
- Knowledge of the resources available in the community for participants experiencing poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness, problematic substance use and gender-based violence.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly in a continually changing environment while adapting to the needs of the participants.
- Basic computer skills and administrative skills.
- Non-judgemental and accepting attitude.
- Ability to deal with crisis and conflict in an appropriate manner. Understanding of and commitment to a strength based and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to follow direction and make decisions within the parameters of the job.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Valid Class 5 license is mandatory
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check

**Direct Service Responsibilities**:

- To build relationships and provide support to participants.
- To empower participants to advocate for themselves and to advocate on their behalf when necessary.
- To assist participants living in our transitional housing to access and connect to community resources that will help meet their basic needs and assist them in becoming self-sufficient.
- To coach and mentor participants in basic life skills.
- To plan and facilitate/co-facilitate life skills groups or activities as needed, to provide information, referral, and support to participants as needed.
- To act as a role model for participants modeling healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication.

To work collaboratively with the team to support community impacted by the toxic drug-supply. Administer naloxone as needed.
- To ensure all transitional houses (Unit/CTP) and grounds are well maintained
- Adherence to the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Ensuring that the facilities are well maintained in consultation with the Program Manager and Director of Operations.
- Administrative and reporting duties.

**Job Status**: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

**Hours**:12pm-8pm; 4pm-12pm; Monday
- Sunday

**Closing Date**: Open until filled

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Salary Range**: $23-$27 per hour

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person