Job Description

BIMINAAWZOGIN REGIONAL ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S CIRCLE (BRAWC)

Employment Opportunity

Position: Residential Program Support Worker

Location:

Orillia with travel throughout Barrie and Midland

Supervisor

: Executive Director, Biminaawzogin Regional Aboriginal Women's Circle (BRAWC)

Term:

Temporary contract with possibility of extension to permanent. 5 days per week at 35/hrs per week

Salary:

Competitive and based on experience including employee wellness benefits

Closing:

Open until filled

Position Summary

The position supports clients residing in our transitional housing program including outreach support to clients who have successfully transitioned into permanent housing. The objective of transitional housing is to provide people with the structure and support they need to address critical issues necessary to maintain permanent housing and achieve self?sufficiency. Transitional housing is an intermediate step between emergency crisis service and long?term permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Individual support and transportation to clients of the transitional housing program

Nutrition shopping for meal program of the residential program

Daily meal preparation for the residential program

Complete orientation with new clients moving into residential program

Assist with client move in and clients exiting the program (move out)

Purchase and restock house supplies as necessary for the residential program

Update weekly housing search tracking forms, update housing board in the residential program

Supervision of clients residing within the transition homes, ensuring safety and security measures are met; as well as, compliance with policies

Individual support to clients in the program as well as facilitating in house programs weekly

Respond to crisis situations and or emergencies as necessary

Cleaning as required of the communal living home and or individual units of the residential program

Other duties as assigned or requested by the executive director

Complete weekly and monthly reports as required; participate in team meetings and training

QUALIFICATIONS:

community College Diploma or a University Degree in social services or other closely related field or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by the employer;

minimum of 2 years recent work experience within a social services/health care or related environment;

experience and knowledge of the needs of Indigenous individuals and families including Indigenous and non-Indigenous community services and supports;

ability to engage sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication with administrative and organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;

strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work independently, as well as, part of a team;

motivated and organized; effective problem solving and planning skills

ability to serve as a role model and contribute to a positive work environment valid class G drivers license and use of personal insured vehicle is required
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Cover letters and resumes

will only be accepted via email in a word document or PDF file.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code - Special Programs. Please identify your ancestry in your cover letter.

Candace Hawke, Executive Director: chawke@brawc.com

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Wellness program
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person