Social Navigator Shelter Intake Worker

4 days ago

Remote, Canada Wasauksing First Nation Full-time

Support overnight shelter intake with crisis counselling, advocacy, and resource referrals at Wasauksing First Nation on 10-hour shifts.

The Social Navigator & Intake Worker provides non-judgmental support to Indigenous residents and shelter guests. Under the Safe Home Manager, you attend the 24-hour intake line, welcome shelter users, and complete calm intake procedures. The work includes supporting men, women, and children experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide crisis counselling and help clients organize safety plans
  • Interview clients individually, with families, or referral sources
  • Complete intake registrations, service requests, and referrals
  • Maintain confidential daily documentation and client information
  • Provide advocacy, support, and appropriate community resource referrals

Requirements:

  • Two to three years’ frontline social service delivery experience
  • Degree, diploma, or equivalent education, training, and experience
  • Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, wellness, and caring traditions
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and computer literacy skills
  • Valid driver’s licence and reliable personal vehicle

Bring compassionate intake, crisis support, advocacy, and referral skills to Wasauksing First Nation’s emergency shelter services.

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