Housing Navigator

**We are Community Leaders**:

- Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous lead human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People._

**About the Role**:
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, within Youth Connect program, the Housing Navigator offers youth (from 16 to 29 years of age) resource and advocacy in navigating multiple networks and stakeholders and such as housing, transitional supports from EIA, primarily focusing on the prevention of homelessness and securing safe, sustainable housing for youth and those who are exiting CFS care. They will use both external community resource and partners and internally resources and programs offered at Ka Ni Kanichihk as well by referring youth to programs and services available at Ka Ni Kanichihk by embedding cultural supports and access to traditional ways of being.

**What You Bring**:

- Two (2) years’ directly related experience working with at risk youth and mentorship
- Knowledge of issues facing youth who are transitioning from the child welfare system to independence
- Knowledge of the child welfare system and available community resources available to youth
- Ability to schedule and facilitate group sessions with youth
- Carry out appropriate record keeping functions including report writing, case notes and data collection, etc.
- Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, excellent communication both written and oral, and professional work behavior
- Must be respectful, sensitive, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and sexual orientation as demonstrated in ability to communicate and interact with other staff and youth
- Exemplify the qualities of honesty, integrity, fairness, empathy, patience and trustworthiness when dealing with youth
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and to establish working relationships
- Proven team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to work independently and under stress
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate; CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate is an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required and access to a vehicle is an asset
- Clear Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check

**We are Proud to Offer**:

- Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
- 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days
- Work-life balance and casual dress
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events

**To Apply**:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations).

**Please forward your cover letter and resume to**:
Human Resource Manager

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
- Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview._

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

Pay: $20.40-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person