Wahbung Abinoonjiiag is a domestic violence prevention, crisis and healing center, established in 1994 to empower children and their families to end the cycle of violence. Wahbung Abinoonjiiag "Children of Tomorrow" is an Indigenous organization, providing opportunities for holistic healing through culturally relevant teachings, programs, advocacy and counselling.

 

Under the general direction of the Manager of Housing and Emergency Shelter, with support from the Manager, Men’s Programs, the Housing Support Worker is responsible to provide support, guidance and resources to participants who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness due to domestic violence. The Housing Support Worker will support participants to secure safe and stable housing while providing meaningful programming for participants in a one-on-one and group setting. The Housing Support Worker will provide will have the ability to work independently and within a team setting, while building successful working relationships with participant families, community partners and sister organizations, maintaining the integrity, philosophy and values of the organization.

 

§  Responsible for the implementation and facilitation of The Loving Roof housing programming to fulfil the objectives of the project;

§  Intake and participant-centred family assessments, case management and monitoring family’s progress in the program;

§  Provide participants with one-on-one support, education and community resources and referrals;

§  Build relationships with transitional housing tenant families in order to provide support, while ensuring safety and protocols procedures are adequately met;

§  Provide housing search support and housing loss prevention advocacy for participants;

§  Maintain a pool of housing and basic needs resources, readily accessible for participants;

§  Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, support to access resources and advocacy for participants on an individualized basis in person, or remotely through phone or online;

§  Assist the Housing Support Team Lead with administrative duties, as required including:  data collection, HIFIS implementation, reporting and case management file maintenance;

§  Work collaboratively and build respectful and effective relationships with other staff, volunteers and families;

§  Responsible for attending all meetings pertaining to the program, assisting with the facilitation of community council meetings and community engagement activities; and

§  Organize and facilitate weekly life skills and housing loss prevention workshops.

§  Acceptable combination of education and work experience related to the position, degree, certification and/or relevant life experience considered an asset;

§  Experience with case management, advocacy and mentorship;

§  Patient, non-judgemental and welcoming with demonstrated capacity to effectively support and build positive relationships with community members facing multiple barriers to obtaining and maintaining safe, affordable and stable housing solutions;

§  Knowledge and experience with facilitation of community engagement programming;

§  Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;

§  Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness;

§  Strong verbal and written communication skills;

§  Excellent organizational, leadership and time management skills; and,

§  Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel is a requirement.

 

§  Lived experience of overcoming family violence, poverty and/or marginalization strongly preferred 

§  Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous children and families;

§  Experience working with women, men and families who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence;

§  Experience working in community-based organizations, family resource centres within the inner city and/or Indigenous communities in a not-for-profit setting;

 

Contingent on experience/qualifications.

Full-Time Position, 37.5 hours per week. Must be available days, evenings and occasional weekends.

 

Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc.

Attention:          Selection Committee

Email:               [email protected]