AOC Jëje Zho Support Worker x2

Trondek; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in is seeking two Jëje Zho Support Workers to assist residents at the Jëje Zho Men’s House in Dawson City, Yukon. The positions involve maintaining order, supporting residents to secure housing, and delivering program activities with a trauma-informed approach.

Reporting to the Jëje Zho Coordinator, you will foster connections to health and social services, assist with life-skill development, and participate in program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (or equivalency) with diploma/certificate in a social services or related field.
• Experience with homelessness, addictions, and mental health concerns.
• Experience in crisis, emergency and/or homeless shelter operations.
• Computer-literate with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services.
• Familiarity with Housing First, harm reduction, trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, history and demographics.
• Punctual, reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents and help maintain order at Jëje Zho.
• Assist residents to achieve success in transitioning to housing and develop individual plans.
• Contribute to design and delivery of program activities and conduct evaluations.
• Build relationships with community programs and partners for referrals.
• Help residents learn life skills such as budgeting, housekeeping, and landlord-tenant rights.
• Support residents to access health care, addiction treatment, and job training opportunities.

Skills

Crisis management

Homelessness experience

Crisis shelter operations

MS Office

Community resources

Housing First principles

Cultural knowledge

Punctuality

Education

Grade 12 + social services diploma/certificate

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

AOC Jëje Zho Support Worker x2

Department: Justice

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: August 2 5, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: Auxiliary On-Call

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2027

Salary: Level 3 Step 1 ($30.88 hourly)

Closing Date: Ongoing

The Jëje Zho (Men’s House) mandate is to provide safe and supportive shelter and services for men who are homeless (or at risk of being homeless). Reporting to the Jëje Zho Coordinator, the Support Workers provide support to the residents of Jëje Zho, help maintain order in the house, assist residents to achieve success in transitioning to housing and motivate residents to create individualized plans. The position will be involved in the design and delivery of program activities, in conducting research or evaluation of services, creating/fostering relationships with community programs. The incumbents help residents learn important life skills including budgeting, housekeeping, pet care, and knowledge of landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. The position helps residents establish and maintain links with necessary services including health care, addiction treatment, mental health care, ID, job training or placement and volunteer opportunities. The Support Workers realize that for the residents, Jëje Zho is their home, transitional or temporary as it may be.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

Essential Qualification:

• Grade 12 (or equivalency) supplemented with diploma/certificate in a social services or related field. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills may be considered.
• Experience working with and/or a demonstrated understanding of the multitude of concerns facing people experiencing homelessness, addictions, and mental health issues.
• Experience working within a crisis, emergency and/or homeless shelter operation.
• Computer-literate and familiar with MS Office including, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services.
• Familiarity with Housing First principles, harm reduction practices and values, and delivery of anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations.
• Punctual, reliable and dependable.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• WHMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, Crisis or Non-Violent De-escalation training, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid Certifications, or willingness to obtain within one year of employment.
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts (including day, evening and overnight).
• T H101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Phone: [phone] Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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