Youth Connect – Housing Navigator

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 building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Housing Navigator offers youth (from 16 to 29 years of age) resource and advocacy in navigating multiple networks and stakeholders such as housing, transitional supports from EIA, primarily focusing on the prevention of homelessness and securing safe, sustainable housing for youth and those who are exiting CFS care. They will use both external community resources and partners and internal resources and programs offered at Ka Ni Kanichihk as well by referring youth to programs and services available at Ka Ni Kanichihk by embedding cultural supports and access to traditional ways of being.

• Two (2) years’ directly related experience working with at risk youth and mentorship
• Knowledge of independent living practices and mentorship principles
• Knowledge of issues facing youth who are transitioning from the child welfare system to independence
• Knowledge of the child welfare system and available community resources available to youth
• Ability to schedule and facilitate group sessions with youth
• Carry out appropriate record keeping functions including report writing, case notes and data collection, etc.
• Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, excellent communication both written and oral, and professional work behavior
• Must be respectful, sensitive, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and sexual orientation as demonstrated in ability to communicate and interact with other staff and youth
• Exemplify the qualities of honesty, integrity, fairness, empathy, patience and trustworthiness when dealing with youth
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and to establish working relationships as a means of achieving goals and affecting change
• Proven team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and under stress
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate; CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required and access to a vehicle is an asset
• Clear Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check

• 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;
  Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
• 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days
• Work-life balance and casual dress
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events

Candidates must be able to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations).

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.

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.