Housing Support/Cultural Liaison Worker

Dilico; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas above paid

EFAP available to all employees

Benefit plan incl. dental, healthcare,

vision services

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, ON seeks a Housing Support/Cultural Liaison Worker to ensure culturally safe services for adults on Home for Good.

You will manage the client waitlist, open referrals, document files, and coordinate with service providers while preserving Anishinabe traditions.

The role requires Anishinabe ancestry preferred, post-secondary education in Native Studies or related Human Services, and experience in cultural programming for youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in cultural programming for youth.
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
• Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering Cultural programming for youth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cultural needs of adult clients on Home for Good case management and waitlist are met.
• Manage Home for Good client waitlist; open new referrals; document files; maintain regular client contact.
• Attend bi-weekly case review meetings and serve as a bridge between individuals, families, communities and service providers.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure program delivery aligns with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care philosophy.

Skills

Anishinabe cultural knowledge

Community liaison

Documentation and case management

Driver’s licence

Flexible hours

Education

Native Studies or related Human Services diploma

Post-secondary education

Anishinabe ancestry preferred

Tools

First Aid/CPR certificate

Job description

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Permanent Full-Time

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Competition #: 17XX

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager, the Housing Support/Cultural Liaison Worker is responsible for ensuring the cultural needs of adult clients are met who are on the Home for Good case management and waitlist. This includes managing the Home for Good client waitlist; opening new referrals; regular appropriate documentation on all client files; maintaining regular contact and meeting with clients; assisting with client appointments or needs; attend bi-weekly case review meetings, and serves as a bridge between individuals, families, communities, and service providers to ensure services are culturally safe, respectful, and accessible within Adult Transitional Housing services. The Housing Support/Cultural Liaison Worker is responsible to work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
• Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth.

Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.

satisfactory Criminal Records Search;

ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager in relation to service requirements;

must posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle;

a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.

must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health;

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

TF[phone] | T [phone]

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Housing Support and Cultural Liason Worker Job Description August 4 2026.pdf