Full-Time Indigenous Housing Support Worker

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Counselling Services of Alberta is seeking full-time primary workers for a housing facility open 24 hours, with shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. The role focuses on monitoring residents, supporting self-growth, and advocating for residents as they work on their case plans.

Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures and trauma is essential. Ideal candidates bring confidentiality, teamwork, and IT skills, along with a commitment to safety and respectful interactions.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
• Understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
• Excellent time management, ability to prioritize work, should be self motivated and able to take initiatives to ensure safety of all.
• Must be dependable, dress appropriately for the position.
• Good working knowledge of computers and information technology.
• Ability to work as a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must maintain confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and open to learning.
• Strong interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, leadership and time management skills.
• Previous experience working with multi-barrier individuals is an asset.
• Must provide current criminal record check, child intervention checks upon hire and able to pass Correctional Services Canada screening to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

• To monitor and observe the static and dynamics security functions to ensure the care and well being of residents and community remain safe while providing ongoing supports as required.
• Responsible for supporting individuals in their self growth in a safe, healthy environment.
• To assist individuals who are working on their realistic case plans to address barriers, advocate for residents when necessary.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Confidentiality

Leadership

IT literacy

Tools

Computers and IT literacy

Job description

Native Counselling Services of Alberta is seeking full-time primary workers for a housing facility open 24 hours, with shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. The role focuses on monitoring residents, supporting self-growth, and advocating for residents as they work on their case plans.

Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures and trauma is essential. Ideal candidates bring confidentiality, teamwork, and IT skills, along with a commitment to safety and respectful interactions.