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Family Support Worker 2023

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Minwaashin Lodge Full time

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

2323 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4J8

**_JOB POSTING _**

Part time (3 days/week)

**Family Support Worker (female)**

(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code)

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. We provide culturally specific

programming for children, youth, women, and families.

Start Date: Immediately

Position reports to: Shelter Director - Oshki Kizis Lodge

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

**Salary**: To commence with experience

**SUMMARY**:
The Family Support Worker is assigned to Oshki Kizis Lodge and reports directly to the Director

of the Lodge. The Family Support Worker will provide support, community referral, and

advocacy for First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children who are homeless and/or fleeing

abusive life situations.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To provide support, advocacy and safety planning to your in-house resident caseload.
- To bridge clients to other community services providing referrals to legal, financial, housing,

employment, educational upgrading, training, parenting support, counseling, health and

wellness services, court support, and any other healing services deemed appropriate.
- To assist families with housing, furniture acquisitions and departure planning.
- To act as a resource person for other staff members.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director that are within the specifications of the Family

Support Worker position.
- To participate in a process of supervision and in performance evaluations with the Director of

Oshki Kizis Lodge.
- To maintain client, program, statistical and Agency records in compliance with policies and

procedures and operating regulations, and to ensure confidentiality as required by these
policies and by legislation.
- To actively participate in training and professional development activities relevant to the

position as approved by the Director.
- To participate in Oshki Kizis Lodge and Minwaashin Lodge meetings as required.
- To ensure that the Seven Grandfather Teachings are followed when interacting with all

peoples.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years’ experience

working with an urban Indigenous community.
- Knowledge of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous service system in Ottawa-Carleton

area.
- Knowledge of programs and supports offered throughout the Ottawa region.
- Excellent knowledge of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.

Nations, Inuit & Métis women.

**EMPLOYER PREFERENCES**:
**EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS**:

- Current Criminal Records Check

Valid CPR/First Aid
** ** Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
** ** Own vehicle with 2 million liability an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills***

Excellent computer skills
** ** Evening and weekend work required.
***
**To apply**:

- Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter with 3 references to - Kate

Holden, Minwaashin Lodge, #100 - 2323 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8 or
- **Closing date: Until filled**

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

**contacted. No phone calls please.