Support Worker - Victoria, Canada - Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job description

Are you a person who is passionate about working with Indigenous Peoples experiencing homelessness and is interested in providing culturally supportive and safe models of care? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is seeking Support Workers to work with the Indigenous Street Community and support those who recently transitioned into culturally supportive housing.

About us:

We are a non-profit and registered charitable organization whose sole focus is to support Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness with a vision to lead long-term systemic change to better meet the needs of our people living away from home and experiencing homelessness.

Located in downtown Victoria on Hillside and Blanshard, the house was developed to manage safe studio units for Indigenous women experiencing homelessness and fleeing violence.

We operate under a dual model housing care (conventional system as well as cultural and spiritual aspect), and this culturally-supportive housing provides 24/7 staff support, connection to local community services, 2 meals per day, social connection, culturally appropriate trauma informed support, referral to health care and mental health services, financial support, opportunities for land-based teachings, and Elder support.

We have Full-time positions available. Preference given to individuals with evening, night, and weekend availability. Our full-time opportunities do qualify for benefits

Required Qualifications and Education

1year related experience working with vulnerable peoples and or providing care. Preference given to those who have worked with Indigenous peoples and have training/ education in relevant Indigenous postsecondary
Valid First Aid Certification
Consent to the Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for Working with Vulnerable Adults
Preferred Naloxone Overdose Training and Certification
Preferred Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Preferred Food Safe Certification
Experience or personal insights working cooperatively with people with disabilities, lived experience, and addictions considered an asset
Experience working with nonprofit organizations, family support, social services, and Indigenous support services and programs considered an asset

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About the Role:

Provide one
on
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e support including regular wellness checks for the Family Members

Provide group support, advocacy, mentorship, and navigating resources for the Family Members
Support and encourage the Family Members to participate in cultural programming, assist Family Members in identifying and overcoming barriers to their participation and connect them with the ACEH Outreach team as needed
Provide deescalation and conflict resolution between Family Members when required
Provide access in and out of building for FM's entry and exit of building.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of surfaces and shared spaces following guidelines and protocols in response to COVID1
Ongoing janitorial duties
Assistance for food services and kitchen duties when needed
Participate in daytoday home needs and activities
Actively establish relationship and trust with Family Members
Spend quality time and engage in daytoday activities with Family Members
Always offer support to Family Members

Skills and Abilities

Progressive understanding of persistent mental illness, addictions, and other challenges and how these impact people's overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life
Ability to work in a holistic, professional, and nonjudgmental manner as you are working with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, lived experiences and abilities
Ability to effectively respond and adjust to unexpected events, assess high risk situations, problemsolve, provide crisis intervention, and manage conflict in a culturally supportive manner
Ability to work independently and effectively respond to and manage competing demands while adhering to deadlines
Effective written, electronic, and verbal communication skills to facilitate interprofessional collaborative practice, healthy and culturally safe environments, and a respectful workplace for community members, staff, guests, and volunteers
Use a harm reduction approach in addressing situations

Working conditions

Ability to use stairs
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Ability to complete repetitive tasks (such as mopping, sweeping, sanitizing, walking, and bending)
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to work alone when needed

Reference ID:
Support Worker