Atlohsa Family Healing ServicesJob Title: Community Care WorkerLocation: London, OntarioClosing Date: October 25, 2025Employment Term: Casual/ReliefSalary: $25.00 per hourAbout AtlohsaAtlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.About the ProgramLaunched in December 2021, Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge is a collaborative initiative between Atlohsa Family Healing Services, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and the City of London, aimed at addressing Indigenous homelessness. The name “Wiigiwaaminaan,” meaning “Our lodge we collectively look after” in Anishinaabemowin, emphasizes community care and shared responsibility. The lodge supports Indigenous individuals aged 16 and older through land-based services, offering a culturally resonant space alongside essential amenities like meals, showers, and laundry for the wider community.About the RoleUsing a holistic, Indigenous-led approach to the principles of Housing First and Indigenous Harm Reduction, the successful candidate will offer a range of personalized, outcome-focused supports to participants accessing the winter response site. The Community Care Worker will be responsible for supporting frontline staff in team approaches regarding participants, using their experience to help assess the needs of participants and leading by example in crisis situations. This may include providing lay counselling and proactively intervening in crises or conflicts that may arise due to aggressive or disruptive behavior stemming from substance use or mental health challenges. The Community Care Worker will ensure that frontline staff fulfill their outlined job duties and abide by the Giwetashkad Program Guidelines and the policies and procedures of Atlohsa Family Healing Services. They will work to ensure that Atlohsa Family Healing Services remains a safe space for all community members accessing services and programming by referring community members to more appropriate locations when necessary. Why Work for Atlohsa?We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily interactions in the workplace, including:Regular opportunities for staff to engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.Access for staff to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural traditions.We strive to inspire, empower, and instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.