Support Worker

We are Community Leaders:

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led 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.

The Opportunity:

Velma's House is an Indigenous led, low-barrier 24/7 safe space for women and gender diverse folks who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation or gender based violence. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Full Time or Casual (Evening, Overnight, Weekend) Heart Helpers (Support Workers) are responsible for the day-to-day interactions with relatives that are accessing the safe space and variety of resources offered. Our safe space serves a place of comfort, connection, and safety, with an emphasis on meeting the immediate safety needs of those who need it most, when they need it most.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Walking alongside relatives that are accessing Velma's House with respect, care, and understanding that each participant's needs will be diverse and unique;
• Fostering clear, kind, and professional participant relationships;
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining accurate and detailed statistics;
• Planning and implementing relevant workshops and programming;
• Assisting in system navigations;
• Assisting in goal setting, and advocacy work;
• Demonstrating knowledge on strict consent and confidentially policies and procedures;
• Executing organizational safety protocols, incident reports, and donation procedures;
• Facilitating health supports including access to in-house physicians and nurses, Elders and Knowledge keepers, ceremony, traditional medicines and cultural teachings;
• Providing participant's services such as access to shower and washroom facilities, nutritious meals, laundry services, hygiene and wellness supplies, harm reduction supplies, emergency clothing as well as direct care services;

Who You Are:

• Strong understanding of issues related to mental health, systematic barriers that the un-housed face, problematic substance use; sexual exploitation;
• Knowledgeable on community resources and systems within Winnipeg;
• Commitment to cultural reclamation practices and Ways of Being, Two-Eyed Seeing/Doing approach;
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written;
• Understanding of harm reduction and trauma informed care;
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; including issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ community;
• Team player who is able to work safely and collaboratively in fast-paced and high-needs environments;

You Have…

• 1-3 years of related training, work and/or lived experience (mental health, community services, harm reduction, substance training, etc.); all combined experience(s) are all valued
• Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR is an asset
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention or related Crisis Management Training is an asset
• Opioid Reversal Training and ASIST training is an asset
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License is an asset

We are Proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries and Shift Premiums
• Comprehensive and Immediate 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 and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site;
• Wellness and 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 posting with salary expectations.

Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity; candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Manager

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

Portage

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email:

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• 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

Application question(s):

• Do you self declare as of Indigenous descent? (Status, Inuit, Metis)
• What shifts are you interested in? (Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends)
• Are you looking for Full Time or Casual work?

Work Location: In person