Job Description

Are you a person who is passionate about working with Indigenous Peoples experiencing homelessness and is interested in providing culturally supportive and safe models of care? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is seeking Support Workers to work with the Indigenous Street Community and support those who recently transitioned into culturally supportive housing.

JOB DETAILS:

Position Type: Casual

Wage: $28.84 per hour (with a $2.06 night premium if scheduled between 11 pm and 7 am, bringing the wage up to $30.9 per hour)

About the Role:

Provide one-on-one support, including regular wellness checks for the Family Members
Provide group support, advocacy, mentorship, and navigating resources for the Family Members
Support and encourage the Family Members to participate in cultural programming, assist Family Members in identifying and overcoming barriers to their participation, and connect them with the ACEH Outreach team as needed
Respond to emergencies, communicate with the House Manager and First Responders, and ensure the required follow-up paperwork is accurate and complete Provide de-escalation and conflict resolution between Family Members when required
Provide access in and out of the building for FM's entry and exit of building.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of surfaces and shared spaces following guidelines and protocols in response to COVID-19
Ongoing janitorial duties
Assistance for food services and kitchen duties when needed Participate in day-to-day home needs and activities
Actively establish relationships and trust with Family Members
Spend quality time and engage in day-to-day activities with Family Members
Always offer support to Family Members

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1-year related experience working with vulnerable peoples and or providing care. Preference given to those who have worked with Indigenous peoples and have training/ education in relevant Indigenous post-secondary
Valid First Aid Certification
Consent to the Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for Working with Vulnerable Adults Preferred Naloxone Overdose Training and Certification
Preferred Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Preferred Food Safe Certification
Experience or personal insights working cooperatively with people with disabilities, lived experience, and addictions are considered an asset.
Experience working with non-profit organizations, family support, social services, and Indigenous support services and programs is considered an asset.

Preferred Skills

Progressive understanding of persistent mental illness, addictions, and other challenges and how these impact peopleaEUR(TM)s overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life
Ability to work in a holistic, professional, and non-judgmental manner as you are working with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, lived experiences and abilities
Ability to effectively respond and adjust to unexpected events, assess high risk situations, problem-solve, provide crisis intervention, and manage conflict in a culturally supportive manner Ability to work independently and effectively respond to and manage competing demands while adhering to deadlines
Effective written, electronic, and verbal communication skills to facilitate interprofessional collaborative practice, healthy and culturally safe environments, and a respectful workplace for community members, staff, guests, and volunteers
Use a harm reduction approach in addressing situations

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry.