Health & Housing Worker

Nakehndan - Knowing Your Truth is an Indigenous not-for-profit organization supporting Indigenous survivors of sexual assault and their families to heal as a unit. Nakehndan offers a variety of culturally infused programming to women and families in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding areas in a non-frontline capacity.

Our Mission is to empower sexual assault survivors through a variety of culturally infused programming and services that support survivors and their families to heal together. Our Vision is to create a safe space for Indigenous women and families to access wraparound supports that help them in their healing journey.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a full-time position with Nakehndan - Knowing Your Truth. Reporting to the Transition & Housing Manager, the Health & Housing Worker will provide full-time support and ensure day-to-day operations of programs are run professionally and efficiently with attention to confidentiality and compliance with Nakehndan's mission, vision, values, and practice. The Health & Housing Worker will be responsible for carrying out the daily support needed in Nakehndan's Transitional Housing Units, including on-call needs of occupants. The Health & Housing Worker will also be responsible for the Noojimo'iwewin program at Nakehndan, including but not limited to supports for the transitional housing units, food security, outdoor/land-based activities, physical health, and alternative medicine.

This position may require you to work evenings and weekends. It may also require you to work in a stressful environment, sometimes dealing with women in crisis situations. The ability to function flexibly, independently, and under pressure while managing situations, including emergencies, is an ongoing expectation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts weekly check-ins at housing units, ensuring the needs of clients are met
• Remains on-call for emergencies that may present at housing units (maintenance, lockouts, etc.)
• Meets with clients to discuss needs and opportunities based on their wellness plans
• Schedules and coordinates Noojimo'iwewin workshops, activities, and programs
• Creates and accurately records surveys from workshops
• Maintains respectful, effective, open, and honest communication with clients and staff
• Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and record keeping in accordance with Nakehndan Policies
• Ensures all required reports are fully completed and filed appropriately
• Ensures the program functions within the operating budget for the year
• Represents Nakehndan at community events and meetings
• Implements and evaluates program planning, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Supporting other programs as needed with notice, promoting a team environment
• From time to time may be asked to administer different projects as they arise
• Performs other duties as required

Skills and Ability

• Excellent ability to deal professionally, effectively, and non-judgmentally with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, and abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills:
• Solid time management skills, with the ability to complete and prioritize a variety of tasks within a given timeline, with adherence to important deadlines
• Accurately track and submit program expenses, invoices, and other financial records
• Ability to speak confidently in front of groups, including strong presentation skills
• Computer-literate and has a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and the use of Google Workplace.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Progressive understanding of persistent mental illness, addictions, and other challenges, and how these issues impact overall health, well-being, and quality of life.
• Understanding of the intergenerational trauma that occurs as a result of colonization, Residential Schools, the Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems, as well as the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Qualifications

• Required to produce a favourable Vulnerable Sector Check
• Required valid Driver's License and access to an insured vehicle
• Diploma and or degree in Social Work or related field, and/or a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• Certification in Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and/or restorative practice with Anishinaabe populations is considered an asset

Experience:

• Required minimum of two years of experience in the housing field
• Required experience in working cooperatively and non-judgmentally with people with lived experience, mental health, etc.
• Required experience working with Indigenous peoples and an awareness of the impacts of colonization.
• Required experience in dealing with Anishinaabe/Indigenous family dynamics and Anishinaabe/Indigenous communities.
• Required knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, ceremonies, and teachings
• Preference given to those with experience working with survivors of Sexual Assault (SA), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Gender Based Violence (GBV), and Human Trafficking (HT)
• Preference given to those with experience working with non-profit organizations, family support, social services, and/or related fields.
• Preference given to those with knowledge (working or fluent) of Anishinaabemowin

Interested applicants can email their confidential cover letter, resume, and two references by the closing date.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th @ 4:00pm

Please send your application to:

Subject: Health & Housing Worker

Preference will be given to a qualified, Indigenous candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants who applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Housing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person