Job Description

North End Women's Centre Job Posting

Position:

Community Housing Navigator

The Community Housing Navigator is a member of the Housing Team; and provides direct services to the participants of the Housing Program.

Qualifications

While education is important, NEWC equally values applicants that have work and/or lived expertise. Experience providing support to participants who have or are experiencing problematic substance use; trauma; homelessness; and gender-based violence. Experience working in a community-based setting in the North End of Winnipeg and knowledge of inner-city resources. Knowledge of the impacts that colonization, residential schools, the 60's scoop, the child welfare system and the genocide of Indigenous peoples, has had on their culture and language and sacred traditions. Experience and understanding of Traditional Indigenous teachings and ceremonies. Knowledge of the resources available in the community for participants experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health, problematic substance use and gender-based violence. Knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply cultural humility, pro-choice, trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices and principles in your work Able to facilitate an inclusive approach in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds Able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with respect, professionalism, co-operation, sensitivity, and cultural awareness Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to follow direction and make decisions within the parameters of the job Ability to work flexibly in a high stress environment, adapting to the needs of the group/participant Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills Non-judgemental and accepting attitude Ability to practice personal professional boundaries Ability to deal with crisis situations in an appropriate manner
Duties and Responsibilities

To assist participants in obtaining and transitioning to long term, stable housing To plan and facilitate/co-facilitate workshops on housing, life skills and pre-employment To provide onsite visits to participants living in community To have knowledge of shelters in the community and referral processes To have knowledge of housing stock in Winnipeg Provide crisis intervention when needed Act as an advocate in a variety of systems
Additional Requirements

Valid Class 5 license and access to a safe and reliable vehicle is MANDATORY Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and navigate stairs on a regular basis Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check Trauma Informed Certificate or willingness to attend training ASSIST Suicide Prevention Certificate or willingness to attend training Current CPR/1st Aid training or willingness to attend training De-escalating Potentially Violent Situation Training or willingness to attend training
Job Status: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (days, evenings, weekends) + on-call rotation
Closing Date: Open until filled
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range C: $27.50-$31.50 per hour

Resumes and a cover letter may be submitted by mail, fax, or email or dropped off at:
Jenny Foster, Program Manager, 394 Selkirk Avenue; Fax 204-586-9476 Email: jenny @newcentre.org

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process from start to finish typically takes 4-6 weeks. Our process is as follows:

1

. Position is posted internally and externally 2

. Only candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview

3

. The interview panel may include 2-3 members that include the hiring manager and a current front-line staff.

4

. Reference checks will be conducted on the short-listed applicants

5. Successful applicant will be presented with a Job offer and if accepted will start on a mutually negotiated date.

NEWC is located on Treaty 1 territory on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. NEWC facilitates opportunities for participants people in healing, wellness and capacity building through diverse community-centred approaches.

North End Women's Centre (NEWC) is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by groups that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized and encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50-$31.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Licence/Certification:

Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person