Journey Navigator

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Journey Navigator to provide essential support for residents on their housing journey. The successful candidate will facilitate access to resources, develop personal housing plans, and provide trauma-informed care to encourage residents' integration into the community. The role requires strong knowledge of Indigenous cultural needs and experience with individuals at risk of homelessness. Competitive qualifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk management strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Trained in harm reduction practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support for residents on their housing journey.
• Facilitate access to resources and develop personal housing plans.
• Encourage residents to engage with the community.

Skills

Knowledge of safe and affordable housing

Understanding of Indigenous cultural needs

Crisis intervention knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Experience with gender-diverse populations

Education

Post-Secondary or Indigenous studies diploma/degree

Tools

Valid Class 5 Drivers licence

Job description

Overview

POSTING # 25-09-17
POSITION TYPE TERM (March 31, 2027), FULL-TIME (Tues – Sat)

The Journey Navigator will provide dedicated, wrap-around support for relatives living at Astum Api Niikinaahk on their housing journey. The incumbent will provide case management and systems support as the relatives move onto their independent housing journey. The Journey Navigator will facilitate long-term housing goals, facilitate access to resources and develop personal housing wellness plans. The incumbent will act in accordance with the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre’s Code of Honour and Astum Api Niikinaahk’s service philosophy of providing harm reduction trauma-informed support and assistance to our relatives. They will encourage the relatives to view themselves, as a critical part of the Astum Api Niikinaahk community.

Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Knowledge of safe and affordable housing.
• Post-Secondary or Indigenous studies diploma/degree or appropriate combination of education and experience accepted.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Indigenous resources and an understanding of Indigenous cultural needs.
• Related experience in working with individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with Indigenous and non-Indigenous gender-diverse populations.
• Trained in trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk management strategies – Non-violence crisis intervention; CPR, Mental Health First Aid; Naloxone administration; AED defibrillator use; medication distribution.
• Must have Valid Class 5 Drivers licence and a vehicle.
• Provide current (within the last three months) Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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