Support Helper - Winnipeg, Canada - Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSTING NUMBER Please include this number when applying)

Position:
Support Helper

Classification:
Monday - Friday 12 am - 8 am

Location:
Astum Api Niikinaahk

Salary:
$25.00 per hour

The
Support Helper -Facilitates day-to-day communal living among residents of Astum Api Niikinaahk through provision of emotional support, information, referrals, and advocacy.

The incumbent will act in accordance with the Ma Mawi Code of Honour and Astum Api Niikinaahk's service philosophy of providing trauma informed harm reduction support and assistance to our residents.

They will encourage the residents to view themselves as a critical part of the Astum Api Niikinaahk community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fosters a sense of home and community at Astum Api Niikinaahk.

Creates opportunities that fulfill the Astum Api Niikinaahk Housing goals of Belonging and Influence.
Assists the residents to acquire all necessary documents (identification, health cards, etc.)
Attends with residents to appointments, resource centers and other collateral resources as identified in their plan of action.
Accesses resources (E.I.A., health services, etc.) and provides advocacy for residents to facilitate their individualized care plan.
Provides timely support and direction for all phases of the movein/moveout process.
Walks with the prospective residents to prepare for the movein process to their homes at Astum Api Niikinaahk.
Researches and provides housing availabilities for residents when they are ready to move out.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Postsecondary education in human services.
Previous lived experience and recovery would be an asset.
Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues affecting men, women and gender diverse populations and people with disabilities who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Knowledge of the complex issues regarding Indigenous homelessness.
Demonstrated experience or training in conflict resolution, deescalation, and risk management.
Nonviolence crisis intervention training is required.
Training in trauma informed care and harm reduction practices.
Trained in CPR, Mental Health First Aid; Naloxone administration; AED defibrillator use; medication distribution; food handling certificate
Class 5 Drivers License and Current Drivers abstract

Closing Date:
All cover letters and resumes must be received no later than
4:00 p.m., April 23, 2024.

Attention:
Brittany Delaquis, Human Resources Assistant

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Alpine Way

Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.