We are Community Leaders
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.
The Opportunity
Walking with our Relatives is an indigenous-led program that supports relatives access to care related to sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence within the Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge (MPSWL). We are looking for a warm, kind Auntie to be a Systems Navigator that will contribute to an interdisciplinary team to support relatives accessing care or resources. You will work one on one with relatives and engage in outreach that builds community understanding of the work that the team does and how to access this support.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Hosting relatives (community members), offering resources, and facilitating access to those resources, including traveling to the lodge with relatives, sitting with relatives while they access nursing, counseling, Kookums or any other care
- Building connections with relatives that foster ongoing consent, autonomy, and informed choices
- Working from a culturally grounded, consent based, and trauma informed place to support to relatives that are coming into Ka Ni Kanichihk following sexualized violence/intimate partner violence
- Holding space for folxs and understanding how to walk alongside relatives while being experts at navigating community resources and supports
- Connecting relatives to Clinical Social Workers at MPSWL for counselling and system navigation
- Supporting relatives navigating the justice system, including protection orders, third party reporting, and attending court
- Supporting relatives navigating the healthcare system including accessing hospital based sexual assault nurse examiners
- Ensuring confidentiality and PHIA standards are met
- Participating in pipe ceremonies, sharing circles, and other ceremonies held onsite
Who You Are
- Relevant post-secondary education in Social Services, Community Health, or combination of education and two (2+) years of relevant work experience, especially outreach work experience
- Knowledge of traditional Indigenous culture, spirituality and traditions are required
- Demonstrated understanding of sex positivity, harm reduction, decolonization, trauma informed practices and healing centered care
- Has experience in creating inclusive, anti-racist and equitable environments for relatives accessing care
- Able to navigate and utilize community and clinical resources
- Comfortable transporting relatives from different locations within Winnipeg
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail orientated and organized in file management and data base entry
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
- Clear Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
- Flexible hours; able to work evenings and weekends as required
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site;
- Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days;
- Work-life balance and casual dress;
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Employee appreciation events
To Apply
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting, and your salary expectations. Applications will be reviewed upon received.
Candidates are required to provide a current (within the past 6 months) Criminal Record Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check, a valid Class 5F driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driver’s abstract prior to starting this position.
Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity; candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
People and Culture Coordinator
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
455 McDermot Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5
Email: [email protected]
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you self declare as of Indigenous descent? (Metis, Status, Inuit)
- Do you possess a valid Class 5F (full) driver's licence, and a reliable vehicle?
Work Location: In person
