Housing Support​/Cultural Liaison Worker

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Permanent Full-Time

Position Location:
Thunder Bay, ON

Competition #: 17XX

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager, the Housing Support/Cultural Liaison Worker is responsible for ensuring the cultural needs of adult clients are met who are on the Home for Good case management and waitlist. This includes managing the Home for Good client waitlist; opening new referrals; regular appropriate documentation on all client files; maintaining regular contact and meeting with clients;

assisting with client appointments or needs; attend bi-weekly case review meetings, and serves as a bridge between individuals, families, communities, and service providers to ensure services are culturally safe, respectful, and accessible within Adult Transitional Housing services. The Housing Support/Cultural Liaison Worker is responsible to work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
• Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth.

Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.

satisfactory Criminal Records Search;

ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager in relation to service requirements;

must posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle;

a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.

must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health;

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON |

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