Job description

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of a Community Care Worker – Casual/ Relief for our Wiigiwaaminaan program. The primary responsibility of the Community Care Worker will be to provide a safe, supportive environment for community members who have been experiencing homelessness. The role includes liaising with other agencies, maintaining the confidentiality of all participants and documents related to Atlohsa’s Wiigiwaaminaan program, and working in a fast-paced team environment. This position may require shifts during daytime, afternoon, and overnight hours. Candidates must be willing and able to commit to being called in on short notice if required.

Role and Responsibility

Using 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.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Full-time contract to November 30, 2024

REMUNERATION: Competitive compensation and benefits package based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Type: Casual/Relief

Salary: $22.50 per hr

Benefits:

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person