Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Workers Archives

Full-time Indigenous Cultural Liaison, the Vivian

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: the Vivian
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
SCHEDULE: Sunday: 8am-4pm; Monday-Tuesday: 4pm-12am; Wednesday-Thursday: 3:30pm-11:30pm at present includes a 30-minute paid meal period, subject to change. Workers are designated to be available during their meal periods.
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

Indigenous ancestry/identity is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position: Indigenous (First Nations, Native American, Metis, Inuit) staff only please.

Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement of this position: women (cis, trans), gender diverse and Two Spirit applicants only please.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2023.060” to: William Thomas, Assistant Manager at wthomas@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker (ICL) provides the Indigenous lens and consults with Indigenous clients to provide/connect them with a range of Indigenous specific supports in the community, while advocating for access and rights as needed. These can include but are not limited to: liaising with and/or supporting cultural activities/programming; Indigenous-led and informed case planning for Indigenous clients; connecting clients with outside organizational supports/connecting to agencies that assist; and accompanying clients in navigating the health and/or court systems. In addition to these Indigenous specific supports, the ICL provides daily supports to all program participants, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, including: medication administration, building security, crisis intervention, building maintenance, and front line overdose response.

Using a culturally informed model that is rooted in harm reduction, the ICL walks alongside clients in their self-identified and self-determined goals for culture, connection/reconnection, and community integration; while advocating for access, rights, and Cultural Safety as needed.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Vivian is a minimal barrier housing program in Vancouver specifically designed for women living with concurrent mental illness, addiction and other challenges. The facility was developed in response to the unique needs of women and is women-only, including both residents and staff. It offers a minimal barrier, high tolerance environment and follows a harm-reduction/health promotion philosophy. The Vivian screens women in (not out) of the program based on the complexities of their needs, histories and behaviours. The program is flexible, non-judgmental and responsive to the unique challenges faced by homeless women.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Casual Indigenous Cultural Liaison, Jubilee

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: Jubilee Rooms
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Part-Time, 0.8 FTE Temporary until December 26, 2023, or until return of incumbent
SCHEDULE: Thursday-Sunday, 7:30am-3:30pm, includes 30-minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.338” to: William Thomas, Assistant Manager at the Indigenous Cultural Services, at wthomas@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Jubilee Rooms provides around 80 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to people that are long term residents of the Downtown Eastside community. This is a supported housing program that is staffed by a combination of Tenant Support Workers, Indigenous Cultural Liaisons and a Peer specialist – all staff will oversee the front desk assisting with managing guests as well as providing community supports. The building is a combination of two SRO’s – four stories each with no elevator, lots of stairs and shared bathrooms and showers on every floor. The program includes one meal a day and a light breakfast. The staff office is on the second floor with the safe use room right beside it. Over the next year the main floor commercial space will be transformed into a community space for the tenants and staff along with a community kitchen in the back. There is no elevator at the Jubilee Rooms, staff need to be able to manage lots of stairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Establish a dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client, contacting and getting to know the client as a unique individual, and clarifying the role of the PSS and client in the service planning process
Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life
Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Experience navigating paths to client-centered/client-focused Indigenous work with tenants using culturally informed strategies
Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine, Indigenous-led/informed case planning
Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of holism and recovery
Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to holism
Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Job Duties

Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding holism and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager
Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as Elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL Community Building Groups at RainCity
Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed
Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support
Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services
Perform related work as assigned

Casual Relief Indigenous Cultural Liaison, Various Programs

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker

PROGRAM: Various Sites in Chilliwack, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver. All casuals are expected to work at multiple locations
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Casual Relief.
SCHEDULE: This is a casual relief position. Casuals will be called in to work to cover vacancies as they arise. Our programs run 24/7 365 days a year. We offer day, evening and over night shifts which are generally 8 hours in length.
START DATE: As soon as possible

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2021.250” to: Jaclyn Ranville, Assistant Manager of Indigenous Services, at jranville@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing makes a difference in people’s lives, creating, implementing, and managing housing and support programs that sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues, throughout BC’s lower mainland and the Sunshine Coast.

We are continuing to grow, and we are looking for talented and dedicated people to join our team. We are currently adding a significant number of on-call Support Workers to staff various programs throughout Vancouver. Programs operate 24/7 and staff are needed to fill shifts night, on weekends and in evenings.

Right now, our employees are playing a significant role in ensuring some of our most vulnerable individuals continue to receive the support and programs they need. We are looking for dedicated people to join our team and help as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we work with every day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indigenous Cultural Liaison (ICL) provides the Indigenous lens and consults with Indigenous clients to provide/connect them with a range of Indigenous specific supports in the community, while advocating for access and rights as needed. These can include but are not limited to: liaising with and/or supporting cultural activities/programming; Indigenous-led and informed case planning for Indigenous clients; connecting clients with outside organizational supports/connecting to agencies that assist; and accompanying clients in navigating the health and/or court systems. In addition to these Indigenous specific supports, the ICL provides daily supports to all program participants, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, including medication administration, building security, crisis intervention, case-planning, and front-line overdose response.

Reports to: Manager(s) of Indigenous Cultural Services & Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Experience navigating paths to client-centered/client-focused Indigenous work with tenants using culturally informed strategies
Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine, Indigenous-led/informed case planning
Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of holism and recovery
Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to holism
Perform duties as assigned (duties may differ from program to program)
Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life
Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Specific Job Duties

Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding holism and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager
Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as Elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL Community Building Groups at RainCity
Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed
Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support
Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services
Perform related work as assigned

Full-Time Indigenous Cultural Liaison, The Vivian

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: The Vivian
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Permanent – Full Time 0.8 FTE
SCHEDULE: Friday-Tuesday 3:30pm-11:30pm, at present includes a 30-minute paid meal period, subject to change. Workers are designated to be available during their meal periods.

Indigenous ancestry/identity is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position: Indigenous (First Nations, Native American, Metis, Inuit) applicants only please.

Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement of this position: women (cis, trans), gender diverse and Two Spirit applicants only please.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.345” to: William Thomas, Assistant Manager, at wthomas@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM

The Vivian is a minimal barrier housing program in Vancouver specifically designed for women living with concurrent mental illness, addiction and other challenges. The facility was developed in response to the unique needs of women and is women-only, including both residents and staff. It offers a minimal barrier, high tolerance environment and follows a harm-reduction/health promotion philosophy. The Vivian screens women in (not out) of the program based on the complexities of their needs, histories and behaviours. The program is flexible, non-judgmental and responsive to the unique challenges faced by homeless women.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

· A Diploma in community social services

· Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services

· Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

· Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

· Establish a dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client, contacting and getting to know the client as a unique individual, and clarifying the role of the PSS and client in the service planning process

· Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life

· Informally teach harm reduction, life skills

· Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function

· Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals

· Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources

· Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction

· Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C

· Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations

· Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals

· Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

· Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations

· Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

· Experience navigating paths to client-centered/client-focused Indigenous work with tenants using culturally informed strategies

· Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine, Indigenous-led/informed case planning

· Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of holism and recovery

· Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to holism

· Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Job Duties

· Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding holism and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager

· Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as Elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL Community Building Groups at RainCity

· Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming

· Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed

· Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support

· Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services

· Perform related work as assigned

Part-Time Indigenous Cultural Liaison, The Biltmore

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: The Biltmore
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Permanent – Part-Time 0.8 FTE
SCHEDULE: Saturday-Sunday 4:00pm-12:00am, Monday-Tuesday 3:30pm-11:30pm, includes 30-minute unpaid meal break.

START DATE: As soon as possible

Indigenous ancestry/identity is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position: Indigenous (First Nations, Native American, Metis, Inuit) applicants only please.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.306” to: William Thomas, Indigenous Services Assistant Manager, at wthomas@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Biltmore Housing Program provides 95 units of housing to people who are coping with the realities of homelessness, substance use, and complex physical and mental health concerns. The units are situated on the 3rd-7th floors of the building. All units include bathrooms. One meal will be provided daily, provider to be determined. There are common areas situated on the 7th floor, with some amenities. The building is located at Kingsway and 12th Ave in Vancouver. The program is staffed 24/7 by support workers. The main staffing area is situated in the lobby entrance; at least one support staff must be present at the entryway at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Establish a dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client, contacting and getting to know the client as a unique individual, and clarifying the role of the PSS and client in the service planning process
Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life
Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Experience navigating paths to client-centered/client-focused Indigenous work with tenants using culturally informed strategies
Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine, Indigenous-led/informed case planning
Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of holism and recovery
Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to holism
Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Job Duties

Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding holism and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager
Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as Elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL Community Building Groups at RainCity
Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed
Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support
Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services
Perform related work as assigned

Part-Time Indigenous Cultural Liaison, Sechelt

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: Sechelt Shelter
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Permanent – Part-Time 0.6 FTE
SCHEDULE: Saturday-Monday 7:00am-3:00pm; includes 30-minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

Indigenous ancestry/identity is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position: Indigenous (First Nations, Native American, Metis, Inuit) applicants only please.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.304” to: wthomas@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Sechelt Shelter: To decrease barriers to access, RainCity Housing policy is to accept couples, dogs, shopping carts/possessions. Our teams work within an anti-oppression framework that welcomes people back inside with dignity and a genuine curiosity about who they are. Excellent facilitation/engagement skills, creativity and a strong analysis of the impacts of poverty and marginalization are required. We view these shelters as an opportunity to promote dignity, social justice and increased citizenship for members of our community who come from a wide variety of backgrounds but who currently do not have a place to call home.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Establish a dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client, contacting and getting to know the client as a unique individual, and clarifying the role of the PSS and client in the service planning process
Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life
Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Experience navigating paths to client-centered/client-focused Indigenous work with tenants using culturally informed strategies
Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine, Indigenous-led/informed case planning
Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of holism and recovery
Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to holism
Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Job Duties

Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding holism and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager
Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as Elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL Community Building Groups at RainCity
Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed
Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support
Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services
Perform related work as assigned

Full-Time Indigenous Cultural Liaison, Marguerite Ford Apartments

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: Marguerite Ford Apartments
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Sunday 3:30pm-11:30pm, includes a 30 minute unpaid meal period.
START DATE: As soon as possible

Indigenous ancestry/identity is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position: Indigenous (First Nations, Native American, Metis, Inuit) candidate only please.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.246” to: Will Thomas, Interim Assistant Manager of Indigenous Services, at wthomas@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker (ICL) consults with Indigenous clients to provide/connect them with a range of Indigenous specific supports in the community. These can include, but are not limited to, cultural activities, outside organizational supports, and agencies that assist in navigating the health and/or court systems. In addition to these Indigenous specific supports, the ICL provides daily supports to all program participants, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, including: medication administration, building security, crisis intervention, building maintenance, front line overdose response.
Using a culturally informed model that is rooted in harm reduction, the ICL walks alongside clients in their self-identified and self-determined goals for healing, culture, and community integration; while advocating for access and rights as needed.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Marguerite Ford Apartments RainCity Housing Team provides a range of supports, advocacy, cultural knowledge and community involvement to tenants of Marguerite Ford Apartments, low income people who also might be coping with the realities of recent homelessness, substance use, and physical and mental health concerns. The project is a partnership with the Sanford Housing Society which acts as the MFA property manager. There are147 suites, bachelor and one bedroom, governed by the Residential Tenancy Act.
Recognizing the varied ways community members who will reside at MFA are excluded systemically from full participation in our society; positions will be of varied specialties at MFA, while still acknowledging that many members will also require one on one support. The specializations are meant to address specific areas that affect member’s ability to belong, thrive and be active and accountable in our community. Specific specializations will share knowledge between all team members to more successfully address exclusion and encourage participation of members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Establish a dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client, contacting and getting to know the client as a unique individual, and clarifying the role of the PSS and client in the service planning process
Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life
Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Experience navigating paths to healing and work with tenants using culturally informed strategies
Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine
Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of healing and recovery
Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to healing
Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Job Duties

Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding healing and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager
Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL reference group at RainCity
Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed
Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support
Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services
Perform related work as assigned

Casual Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker, Chilliwack

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker
PROGRAM: Chilliwack. All casuals are expected to work at multiple locations
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
TYPE: Casual Relief.
SCHEDULE: This is a casual relief position. Casuals will be called in to work to cover vacancies as they arise. Our programs run 24/7 365 days a year. We offer day, evening and over night shifts which are generally 8 hours in length.
START DATE: As soon as possible

Indigenous ancestry/identity is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position: Only folks who identify as indigenous (First Nations, Native American, Metis, Inuit) will be considered for this position
Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.212” to: Jaclyn Ranville, Manager of Indigenous Cultural Services Fraser Health Region, at jranville@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports to: Manager(s) of Indigenous Cultural Services & Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

A Diploma in community social services
Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current First Aid and CPR certification; Naloxone Certification

Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

Experience navigating paths to client-centered/client-focused Indigenous work with tenants using culturally informed strategies
Knowledge of the holistic addictions model including stages of change and harm reduction, cultural pillars of healing and cultural forms of medicine, Indigenous-led/informed case planning
Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Indigenous persons, including residential schools, the 60’s scoop, child and family welfare system; knowledge of indigenous cultures, services, ways of holism and recovery
Fostering awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/MH among Indigenous community members – work to create paths to holism
Perform duties as assigned (duties may differ from program to program)

Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life
Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
Knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, HIV and Hepatitis C
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including supported housing systems and program models for special needs populations
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Specific Job Duties

Research/connect individual and group supports for indigenous tenants regarding indigenous ways of understanding holism and recovery, indigenous services and resources, and indigenous culture. To actively plan, arrange and seek out these relationships while on shift in coordination the program team and manager
Walk beside indigenous tenants as they connect with community and cultural events and build supports with the tenant such as Elders. Connect with supports available through the Cultural Safety Working Group and Indigenous Cultural Liaison Manager and ICL Community Building Groups at RainCity
Collaborate with additional ICL supports in the site around planning and running the programming
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and tenants. Advocate for tenants as needed
Assists to build connection to the greater community to promote healing and wellness beyond RCH building to foster connection circle of care and support
Orientate new tenants to the role of the ICL and familiarize them with cultural services
Perform related work as assigned

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