About Closer To Home Community Services

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

About the Position: In this full-time 10-month contract, the Indigenous Facilitator & Housing Support Worker will provide culturally appropriate facilitation and support services to Indigenous individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role focuses on delivering holistic support, including housing assistance, cultural connection, and advocacy to promote stability and well-being.

As an Indigenous Facilitator & Housing Support Worker, you have a deep understanding of, and involvement with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, connecting and doing. In particular, you have knowledge of the ancestral land of the Blackfoot people and the Treaty 7 Nations. You are willing and able to learn and incorporate authentic and original teachings and practices of families in the program, with an understanding and respect for the various Nations and membership of which they belong. . You possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages. You are detail oriented and organized and can manage multiple priorities at one time. You are a compassionate individual with a positive, empathetic and relational approach. You have experience providing trauma-informed, family-sensitive and culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support to clients to maintain housing stability, including budgeting assistance, tenancy rights education, and conflict resolution.
• Advocate for clients with landlords, housing providers, and other relevant agencies.
• Manage crises in a culturally responsive way.
• Utilize the Teaching Family Model as a holistic approach to develop safe, stable relationships and teach skills that increase self-efficacy.
• Develop and facilitate culturally relevant workshops, activities, and programs that promote Indigenous culture, traditions, and values.
• Foster connections between clients and local Indigenous communities, Elders, and cultural resources.
• Incorporate traditional knowledge and practices into support services to enhance clients' cultural identity and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with other service providers, community organizations, and government agencies to coordinate services and resources for clients.
• Develop individualized case plans in collaboration with clients, outlining short-term and long-term objectives.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred and previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is an asset, however a combination of education and experience will be considered
• Deep understanding of Indigenous Ways of Knowing, cultures, histories, and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous people.
• Willing to work an unstructured work week, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Eager to learn and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching Family Model
• A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement. Any convictions or records should be disclosed before hire.
• Ability to manage a crises in a therapeutic manner.
• This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 Alberta driver's license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract. Candidates must also agree to maintain $2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle, and consent to the possibility of an annual driver's abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guidelines and CTH policy.

Required Competencies

All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies: Instills Trust, Consumer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability.

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.closertohome.com.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation and Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta. We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as a home to members of the Metis Settlements and communities within Alberta.

The pay range for this role is:
51,300 - 51,300 CAD per year(Neoma)