Minwaashin Lodge

Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth and children.  We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community.  We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.  Position reports to: Manager, Counselling Services Location:  2323 St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario Work Conditions: Located in an office setting; very low/low risk environment Closing date: Until filled Start Date: Immediately Salary: Salary depending on experience Summary: The Mental Wellness Substance Use Counsellor reports to the Manager of Counselling Services and is responsible for the development and implementation of individual and group counselling to First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and youth. She will use contemporary and traditional healing practices in supporting clients of...

Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth and children.  We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community.  We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.  Position reports to: Shelter Director, Oshki Kizis Lodge Location:  Oshki Kizis Lodge Work Conditions: High Risk Closing date: Until filled Start Date: Immediately Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications Summary: The primary responsibility of the STORM/HT Outreach Worker is to provide evening support to First Nation, Inuit, & Métis women who are involved or at risk of becoming involved in the sex trade. Primary Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Shelter Director, you will work as part of a 2-person outreach team. Provide information, assistance and...

Position reports to: Shelter Director, Oshki Kizis Lodge Location:  Oshki Kizis Lodge Work Conditions: High Risk Closing date: Until filled Start Date: Immediately Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications Summary: The primary responsibility of the STORM/HT Outreach Worker is to provide evening support to First Nation, Inuit, & Métis women who are involved or at risk of becoming involved in the sex trade. Primary Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Shelter Director, you will work as part of a 2-person outreach team. Provide information, assistance and advocacy to First Nation, Inuit, & Métis women who are homeless or street involved Assist First Nation, Inuit, & Métis in times of crisis and ensure they have access to appropriate community support Outreach must have good knowledge of all community resources both Indigenous and  mainstream including shelter...

(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code) Start Date: Immediately - March 31, 2023 Position reports to: Shelter Director - Oshki Kizis Lodge Location: Oshki Kizis Lodge 2323 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario Summary: The Residential Support Worker will support the Assistant to the Shelter Director. This position is under the supervision of the Shelter Director-Oshki Kizis Lodge. The Residential Support Workers are responsible for providing culturally appropriate, safe space for women and children within a Violence Against Women specific shelter and the efficient operation of a 24-hour crisis line. Responsibilities:   Responding to the Crisis Line and providing support and crisis intervention to callers that is timely and appropriate Will be responsible for additional administrative duties. Supporting women and children in acquiring safe accommodations Create and...

(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code) Start Date: Immediately - March 31, 2023 Position reports to: Shelter Director - Oshki Kizis Lodge Location: Oshki Kizis Lodge 2323 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario Work Conditions: Moderate - High-Risk Environment Summary: The General Housing Navigator (GHN) advocates and supports Indigenous community ages 16 years of age or older, who are/or at imminent risk of homelessness throughout the province. Priority is given to Indigenous people who are at a greater risk of losing their children to the child welfare system and/or who are at a greater risk of becoming in conflict with the law because of their homelessness. The Nihdawin Program which is funded through the Ontario Native Women’s Association assists and supports Indigenous people in these circumstances. The General Housing Navigator provides advocacy and support in the areas of housing, maintaining existing housing...

(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code) Start Date: Immediately  Position reports to: Shelter Director - Oshki Kizis Lodge Location: Oshki Kizis Lodge 2323 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario Work Conditions: Located in office setting; low - moderate risk environment Purpose: Have a good understanding of cultural competency; with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate. Provides culturally appropriate supports and comprehensive case management to homeless First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth. The youth that will be served have been determined to have higher acuity, including assessment, case planning, and evaluation of services. Duties and Responsibilities: Advocates for the mission of the organization and promotes the vision and direction of the agency’s values Delivers services with safety, respect, and effectiveness Follows all policies and procedures of the organization...

(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code) Start Date: Immediately - March 31, 2023 Position reports to: Manager - Children/Youth Programs Location: 2323 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario Work Conditions: Located in office setting; low - moderate risk environment Summary The Indigenous Family Systems Navigator (IFSN) will be directly accountable to the Manager of Children/Youth Programs for the proper completion of the functions outlined in the job description. The (IFSN) will ensure First Nations, Metis and Inuit women have the necessary connections to community services to support their continued independence from abusive life situations, including intimate partner violence. They will support their holistic wellbeing, including housing support, legal support, counselling (for themselves and their children), cultural supports and child welfare advocacy.   Responsibilities: To promote the social...

Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth and children.  We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community.  We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.   Position reports to: Shelter Director – Oshki Kizis Lodge Start Date - End Date: Immediately / Until position is filled Work Conditions:Located in an office setting; low risk environment Summary: The Transitional Support Worker, while serving clients at Oshki Kizis Lodge and community clients, reports to the Shelter Director of Oshki Kizis Lodge. The Transitional Worker’s main focus and responsibility is to provide support for the practical needs of women who have left the shelter and have been in the community for two to three months along with women from the Indigenous, Metis, and...

Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth and children.  We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community.  We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.  Position reports to: Shelter Director – Oshki Kizis Lodge Location:  Oshki Kizis Lodge Work Conditions: Located in a shelter setting; medium risk environment Summary: The Housing First Youth Case Manager is required to have a good understanding of cultural competency and sensitivity. The worker is committed to a feminist, holistic approach, and will work in close collaboration with team members, grandmothers, and Elders. They will oversee and provide culturally appropriate supports and comprehensive case management to ten (10) homeless youth ages 16-24 yrs. The individuals that will be...

Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth and children.  We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community.  We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.  Position reports to: Shelter Director – Oshki Kizis Lodge Location:  Shelter setting – Ottawa, ON Work Conditions: Moderate – hi-risk environment Start Date: Immediately – March 31, 2023 Summary: The General Housing Navigator (GHN) advocates and supports Indigenous community ages 16 years of age or older, who are/or at imminent risk of homelessness throughout the province. Priority is given to Indigenous people who are at a greater risk of losing their children to the child welfare system and/or who are at a greater risk of becoming in conflict with the law because of their...