RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – Female

Summary:

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 maintain a safe, welcoming environment for mothers and children
• Create and maintain an environment that provides for the emotional and practical
   support to women and children who have experienced violence in their lives
• Responding appropriately to crisis following policies and procedure and completion of follow-up
• Providing intake and assessment for women who require safe housing
• Supporting women in finding alternate housing when Oshki Kizis is full
• Monitoring house security systems, and controlled access to the house
• Supporting residents in communal living expectations / requirements
•  Assisting in the implementation of programs and services that honors cultural and individual needs, promotes safety and healing from the effects of violence
• Seek new ways of improving Oshki Kizis Lodge programs and services based on feedback from residents and / or co-workers, innovations in the field, and input from other agencies or training programs
• Appropriate, accurate and professional sharing of information through shift exchange and daily logging.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum – Post Secondary School Graduation
• Experience working in a women’s shelter
• A working knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing practices
• Knowledge of the direct and intergenerational impacts of oppression, colonization and residential school abuse
• A cultural and gender analysis of the effects of violence against women and the impact on their children
• Knowledge of the affects of trauma
• A commitment to working in an environment that recognizes the diverse needs and gifts of women and children
• Ability to actively listen, be empathetic and the ability to empower and support women
• A commitment to working in a fast paced, time-sensitive, and confidential environment
• Must be energetic, creative, resourceful and committed to working as a team member
• A commitment to working in an environment that is non-violent, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and values all women.

Employer Preference:

• Indigenous descent preferred

To Apply:

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter  with 3 references to Kate Holden, Minwaashin Lodge, 2323 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4J8 or email to: kholden@minlodge.com

Note: Preference in hiring will be given to qualified First Nations, Métis or Inuit candidates. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a police records check with results acceptable to Minwaashin Lodge as a mandatory condition of employment.