Client Support Worker (Supportive Housing)

WNHAC•Kenora, ON

2d•CA$56,510 - CA$67,476•Onsite

About The Position

Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts. The position supports the Supportive Housing Program will operate in a 24/7 format with shift work included in this position. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting clients, preparing program materials, and assisting with group sessions which will often include outdoor and hands-on activities. With an Indigenous approach, cultural assessments, and medicine wheel teachings, we hope to guide and help those in our program through their healing journey by providing safe housing. The program will also provide referrals to partner organizations. NOTE: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.

Requirements

minimum OSSD or equivalent
some experience working in the health care field an asset
demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being
personal experience or strong knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals
demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills)
excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people
deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing
ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset
experience working in an Indigenous organization
understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values
proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory
valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required
criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required
commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements
positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

Nice To Haves

some experience working in the health care field an asset
ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset

Responsibilities

Support clients to participate in Journey Planning; identifying goals and exploring resources needed to reach their goals and outcomes.
Coordination of case management needs; working closely with clients to educate and build independence to seek out resources and services and how to navigate the health care system to build capacity.
Supporting clients with seeking out addiction services and mental health resources they may be interested in.
Complete client intake and assist with accessing needed services, including health care, cultural supports, meals, and transportation.
Support clients in a variety of ways such as role modeling, teachings, demonstrations and working alongside towards developing clients daily living skills.
Work together as a team to maintain a safe, comfortable and clean facilities, and an adequate inventory of supplies.
Prepare and complete documentation, including statistics and reports, to ensure appropriate accountability and effective communication.
Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.