Housing Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Internal & External Posting

Position:

Housing Coordinator

Salary:

$21.65

Classification:

Full Time - 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Days of Work:

Varies (weekdays & some weekends may be required)

Hours of Work:

Varies - Days & Evenings (flexibility required )

Reports To:

Senior Manager

Advertised until:

Position filled

General Responsibility:

The housing coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of programming aimed at increasing participant knowledge of and ability to access resources to meet their needs.
Maintain program statistics and complete written reports monthly as directed by Community and Social Services Manager.
Provide resource information, complete referrals, and act as a liaison and an advocate for youth to access supports and resources to assist them in securing safe, stable housing.
Support youth oneonone to set and achieve goals related to securing and maintaining housing, obtaining identification, establishing a bank account, accessing income supports, developing life skills to increase their independence/selfreliance.
Provide supervision and support to youth accessing the youth drop in space, ensuring basic needs are being met. This includes access to showers, personal hygiene supplies, laundry facilities and snacks.
Ensure appropriate documentation of interactions with youth, logbook documentation and incident reports as required.

Qualifications Required:

Post-Secondary degree in the Human Services field (Social Work, Child and Youth Care).
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Indigenous youth who may be disconnected form their families, communities and culture and engaging in highrisk activities.
Advanced knowledge in the area of youth homelessness.
Extensive knowledge of community resources and services available to youth.
Proven capacity to effectively plan and implement programming.
Ability to foster a safe and supportive atmosphere, acting as a role model for healthy attitudes and positive relationships.
Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity.
Strong, effective interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate efficiently in English, both written and verbal.
Strong ability to work under mínimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, acting on a variety of matters as required.
Demonstrated ability to participate in and contribute to a strong team environment with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.
Current training in conflict resolution, deescalation and risk assessment preferred.
Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email.
Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
Valid AED, CPR/First Aid Certification.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Human Resources, Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self identify in their cover letter.

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