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Indigenous Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada Progressive Housing Society Full time

**Preference will be given to individuals who identify as Indigenous, or have direct experience working with Indigenous peoples and or/in Indigenous agencies.**

**If the above preferences reflect your experience, please clearly state in your cover letter how you meet the preference statements and outline how your experience would be an asset to the role of Indigenous Support Worker**

**JOB TITLE**: Indigenous Support Worker

**REPORTS TO**: Burnaby Housing & Outreach Hub Manager

The Indigenous Support Worker will be active participant and member of the Integrated case management team, and broader multi-disciplinary Housing and Outreach Program. They will specialize in guiding clients towards Indigenous based resources, as well as coordinate with other Outreach staff on culturally sensitive approaches to client engagement.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provides cultural support to Indigenous clients, including referrals to various programs supporting Indigenous based care.
- Offer support to the rest of the Integrated Case Management team regarding culturally sensitive practices for Indigenous peoples.
- Engaging the unsheltered homeless to establish rapport which will assist them in locating rental units or attending appointments within the community.
- Facilitating a full assessment of client's housing and support needs, using mandated assessment tools and templates.
- Developing a client centered plan with each client for the planning and pre-placement of the individual's tenancy and support requirements within the community.
- Monitoring the areas of daily living, financial, health, social supports, and resource acquisition.
- Maintaining accurate, up to date and appropriate records and ensuring all data is current and captured in relevant databases.
- Completes and maintains current files, case notes, daily intakes, and relevant client information.
- Completes agency required staffing forms such as time sheets, leave requests and expense claims.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Sciences with an emphasis or demonstrated history of coordinating, planning, and administering peer support and/or volunteer programs
- Minimum 1-year recent related work experience within mental health, substance use and homelessness OR - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relevant to the level of work.
- Successful clearance of a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- A valid BC driver’s license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
- Standard First Aid & CPR.
- Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training
- Naloxone Training\San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - preferred

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated significant wisdom in areas of traditional health and wellness inclusive of demonstrated knowledge and ability to promote Indigenous protocols and ceremonies.
- Understanding of Indigenous culture, history, protocol, and issues faced by Indigenous peoples
- Ability to network and build key community relationships and partnerships.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
- Strong case management skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to speak at public events and with Media.
- Knowledge of HIV, STD’s, drugs, and their impact on the community.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- mental health related: 2 years (preferred)
- Case management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- BC Class 5 Drivers License and access to reliable vehicle (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: One location