Support Workers

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing a safe space for women and gender diverse individuals facing challenges such as sexual exploitation and gender-based violence. As a Part-Time Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in fostering supportive relationships, facilitating access to essential services, and promoting cultural practices. This role emphasizes respect, understanding, and a commitment to harm reduction principles, making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about equality and inclusion, and possess the skills to navigate complex social issues, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related training or experience in mental health or social work.
• Strong understanding of gender-based violence and harm reduction principles.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals accessing Velma’s House with care and respect.
• Plan and implement workshops and community-centered resources.
• Track and maintain accurate participant statistics.

Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Trauma-Informed Care

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Reclamation Practices

Harm Reduction Principles

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Formal Training in Mental Health or Social Work

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Crisis Management Training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

POSITION TYPE PART-TIME, 20 HOURS/WEEK (Days, Evenings, Overnights) (Two Weekend Shifts Required/Month)

The Opportunity: Velma’s House is an Indigenous led, low-barrier safe space for women and gender diverse folks who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation or gender based violence. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Part Time Support Workers are responsible for the day-to-day interactions with relatives that are accessing the safe space and variety of resources offered. Our safe space serves as a place of comfort, connection, and safety, with an emphasis on meeting the immediate safety needs of those who need it most, when they need it most.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Walking alongside relatives that are accessing Velma’s House with respect, care, and understanding that each participant’s needs will be diverse and unique.
• Fostering clear, kind, and professional participant relationships.
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining accurate and detailed statistics.
• Planning and implementing relevant workshops and programming.
• Assisting in community-centered systems navigations and resources.
• Demonstrating knowledge on strict consent and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Executing organizational safety protocols, incident reports, and donation procedures.
• Facilitating health supports including access to in-house physicians and nurses, Elders and Knowledge keepers, ceremony, traditional medicines and cultural teachings.
• Providing participant services such as shower and washroom facilities, nutritious meals, laundry, hygiene and wellness supplies, harm reduction, and emergency clothing.

Who You Are:

• Strong understanding of issues related to mental health, gender-based violence, problematic substance use, and sexual exploitation.
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of resources and systems within Winnipeg.
• Commitment to cultural reclamation practices and Ways of Being, Two-Eyed Seeing.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong understanding and proponent of harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of systems of oppression, able to apply anti-oppression measures.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion; including issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Highly proficient in interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
• Team player who is able to work safely and collaboratively in fast-paced and high-needs environments.

You Have…

• 1-3 years of related formal training (mental health, social work, family studies, gender-based violence, substance training, community health, etc.), work experience, and combined lived experience are all valued.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry check.
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or related Crisis Management Training.
• Opioid Reversal Training.
• Mental Health First Aid and ASIST training is an asset.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are considered assets.

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