Land-Based Healing Support Worker

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,122 - 67,813; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched RRSP

3 weeks paid vacation annually

5 paid sick days per year

Additional sick leave

3 unpaid personal days per year

Job summary

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society in Victoria, BC seeks a Land-Based Healing Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and deliver culturally grounded land-based healing programs and events for Indigenous Family Members experiencing homelessness and other barriers. Responsibilities include logistics, participant recruitment, and collaboration with nurses and Elders.

The role requires strong organizational skills, valid BC driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR; travel across Greater Victoria

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering programs in fast-paced environments.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• Food Safe Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience with vulnerable peoples; Indigenous experience preferred.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification; Wilderness First Aid is an asset.
• Consent to a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for Working with Vulnerable Adults.
• Naloxone and NVCI certifications are assets.
• Experience with Indigenous peoples and non-profit organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support ACEH's Land-Based Healing camps and cultural programming, including planning, logistics, recruitment, scheduling, transportation, meals, and supplies.
• Build culturally safe relationships with Indigenous Family Members and provide outreach before and after camps.
• Coordinate participant intakes and care planning with the RN and Land-Based Healing Manager.
• Attend day and overnight camps, provide wellness monitoring and crisis response when needed.
• Transport Family Members to camps and events using ACEH vehicles.
• Support camp operations: shopping, meal planning, packing, setup, inventory, and equipment replacement.
• Facilitate participant check-ins, debrief circles, and follow-up supports after activities.
• Support cultural programming and gardening initiatives at ACEH housing sites; maintain documentation in CAMS.

Skills

Program coordination

Problem solving

Strong organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

BC Class 5 Driver's License

Food Safe Certification

First Aid and CPR Certification

Wilderness First Aid Certification

Consent to Criminal Record Check

Naloxone Training

NVCI Certification

Indigenous training/education

Job description

Are youpassionate about supporting Indigenous Peoples through culture, connection tothe land, and holistic healing? The Aboriginal Coalition to End HomelessnessSociety (ACEH) is seeking a Land-Based Healing Coordinator to support theplanning, coordination, and delivery of culturally grounded land-based healingprograms and community events for Indigenous Family Members experiencinghomelessness and other complex barriers.

WHO WE ARE:

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) has a vision tolead long-term, systemic change to better meet the needs of our people livingaway from home and experiencing homelessness. Our work is centered on thevoices of Indigenous peoples who have shared their immediate needs, livedexperiences, and perspectives on solutions.

Throughresearch and experience, we have learned that a culturally-supportive model ofcare is key, and strategies that include cultural supports provide betteroutcomes in terms of transitioning and sustaining housing for Indigenous peopleexperiencing homelessness. Our goal is to build a culturally safe community andprovide opportunities for reconnection to family and ancestral lands, culture,and tradition, to strengthen Indigenous identity and purpose.

Our Vision:

Our way is to care for all our people, from theyoungest to the oldest. We are all one. Some of our people living away fromhome are suffering, isolated and homeless. We stand together to endhomelessness.

This position is open to all applicants. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry. The ACEH values strength in diversity. As an inclusive employer that celebratesthe gifts of all its employees, we encourage members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+community to apply.

Job Details:

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Victoria, BC (travel throughout Greater Victoria and surrounding areasis required)

Start Date: Conditional on receiving a clearance letter through the CriminalRecords Review Program.

Compensation: $28.35 per hour.

Union Dues: This position is included in the bargaining unit and requires unionmembership. For all hours worked at unionized sites, a deduction of 1.85% for uniondues will be deducted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Benefits:

• Employer-matched RRSP (up to 5%)
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid vacation annually (6% accrual, pro-rated forpart-time)
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Additional sick leave accrued at 1 day per month
• 3 unpaid personal days per year

Key Deliverables:

• Coordinate and support all aspects of ACEH's Land-Based Healing camps and cultural programming, including planning, logistics, participant recruitment, scheduling, transportation, accommodations, meals, equipment, and supplies.
• Build respectful, culturally supportive relationships with Indigenous Family Members participating in Land-Based Healing programming and provide ongoing outreach before and after camps.
• Coordinate participant intakes, pre-camp assessments, and care planning in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Land-Based Healing Manager.
• Attend day camps, overnight camps, and cultural events while providing support, wellness monitoring, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Transport Family Members to and from Land-Based Healing camps and community events using ACEH vehicles.
• Support camp operations including shopping, meal planning, packing, camp set-up, cooking, inventory management, camp take-down, and replacement of equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate ongoing participant check-ins, debrief talking circles, and follow-up supports following Land-Based Healing activities.
• Support cultural programming, community gatherings, and gardening initiatives at ACEH housing sites, including House of Courage, SPAKEN House, Youth House, and Sacred Cradle House.
• Maintain accurate participant documentation, care plans, case notes, and program records within the Case Management Administration System (CAMS).
• Coordinate administrative functions including event calendars, SharePoint resources, invitations, promotional materials, email communications, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal programs, Elders, Cultural Mentors, healthcare professionals, and community partners to ensure culturally safe and holistic supports for Family Members.
• Participate in mandatory meetings, training, and organizational initiatives while supporting continuous improvement of the Land-Based Healing program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and delivering programs within a fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• Food Safe Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience working with vulnerable peoples and/or providing care. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked with Indigenous peoples and have relevant Indigenous post-secondary education and/or training.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification. Wilderness First Aid Certification is considered an asset.
• Consent to a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for Working with Vulnerable Adults.
• Naloxone Overdose Training and Certification considered an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certification considered an asset.
• Experience or personal insight working cooperatively with people with disabilities, lived experience, mental health challenges, and addictions is considered an asset.
• Experience working within non-profit organizations, family support services, social services, and Indigenous support programs is considered an asset.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience building respectful relationships and working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners.
• Progressive understanding of persistent mental illness, addictions, trauma, and other challenges and how these impact people’s overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Understanding of the impacts of colonization, Residential Schools, the Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• Ability to work in a holistic, professional, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental manner with a broad range of personalities, cultures, lived experiences, and abilities.
• Ability to effectively respond and adjust to unexpected events, assess high-risk situations, problem-solve, provide crisis intervention, and manage conflict in a culturally supportive manner.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and maintain strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written, electronic, and verbal communication skills to support collaborative practice and respectful, culturally safe environments for Family Members, staff, guests, and volunteers.
• Ability to apply a harm reduction approach when responding to complex situations and supporting Family Members.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, overnight camps, and respond to changing operational needs.
• Ability to support program planning, reporting, logistics, and administrative functions while maintaining accurate documentation and records.