Position: Michif Housing Support Worker
Term of Employment: Full-Time Until March 31, 2028 (with possibility for extension)
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (35 hours per week)
Reports to: Manager of Operations at Kikékyelc: A Place of Belonging
Position Overview:
The Michif Housing Support Worker will work with Métis youth and families receiving services from Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services who are experiencing precarious housing due to variety of circumstances to look for and secure suitable housing for their needs. The Michif Housing Support Worker will serve as the primary contact for clients who need housing assistance.
Key responsibilities of the Michif Housing Support Worker include:
• Researches and maintains a current list of accessible and affordable housing for individuals within the community
• Builds positive working relationship with landlords and property managers
• Assesses the needs and resources of individuals seeking housing support
• Supports individuals with housing applications, subsidy forms and other documentation needed to secure housing
• Supports individuals understand available housing and provide guidance in decision making
• Supports individuals locate and secure accessible and affordable housing, including obtaining required documentation and facilitating communication with landlords
• Assesses an individual’s need for start-up/move-in costs such as first/last months rent, utility set-up, and other one-time-only start-up expenses
• Supports individuals with budgeting support to maintain housing
• Follows up with individuals post-move-in to ensure they are well supported and prevent the loss of housing
• Completes documentation and reports in accordance with practice guidelines and reporting requirements
• Works as a positive and supportive member of our Michif Team
• Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
• Completion of a certificate or diploma in the field of human/social services. A combination of work experience and education may be considered.
• A minimum of two years related work experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering culturally safe services and working respectfully with Indigenous Peoples.
Working Conditions:
• Travel in this position is required
• Potential for violence in the workplace
• Ability to perform the requirements of the job, which includes working independently with individuals who have experienced trauma, may be receiving services from the child welfare system, experience cognitive delays and/or challenges with substance misuse, mental health, or other trauma-related behaviours
• Supervision received – frequent consultation with the direct supervisor with a directive and regular review of the work performed. Must comply with the expectations of the Michif Practice Model.
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
• Must have a reliable vehicle and maintain a valid BC Driver’s license
• As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
Compensation:
• $29.17-33.49 per hour. Classification: Family Support Worker (Grid 12) of the BCGEU Indigenous Services Collective Agreement Wage Grids. Benefits and pension following a successful 90-day probationary period.
• BCGEU Indigenous Service Employees are entitled to receive a retention bonus at the end of each fiscal year (until expiration of current collective agreement).
• LMO Employees have the ability to participate in an earned time off schedule!
Application Process:
• Please send a letter of interest explaining why you believe you are qualified along with an updated resume to Corryna Fladmark, Human Resources at human.resource@lmofcs.ca. Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.