Primary Worker

Job summary

The primary worker is responsible for monitoring security functions to ensure the safety and well-being of residents within housing facilities. They also provide ongoing support to residents to foster self-growth and a healthy, holistic lifestyle.

Job details

PRIMARY WORKERS INDIGENOUS HOUSING Full-Time Overnight Shift – Edmonton, Alberta Closing date: September 30, 2026 Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination. Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) is committed to providing culturally relevant and holistic services to individual residents within our housing facilities. We house both male and female residents in two separate locations within the city of Edmonton. The facilities provide housing for individuals who are working to change their life situations. The individuals we are looking for must be dependable, willing to support and be a role model for the residents as they work toward living a healthy holistic lifestyle. Specific responsibilities will include the following: * To monitor and observe the static and dynamics security functions to ensure the care and well being of residents and community remain safe while providing ongoing supports as required. * Responsible for supporting individuals in their self growth in a safe, healthy environment. * To work the 12 midnight to 8:00am shift five days pr week. Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications: * In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language. * Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people. * Excellent time management, ability to prioritize work, should be self motivated and able to take initiatives to ensure safety of all. * Must be dependable, dress appropriately for the position. * Good working knowledge of computers and information technology. * Ability to work as a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must maintain confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and open to learning. * Strong interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, leadership and time management skills. * Previous experience working with multi-barrier individuals is an asset. * Must provide current criminal record check, child intervention checks upon hire and able to pass Correctional Services Canada screening to maintain employment. Starting Range: $25.00 hour Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Marg Milicevic, Manager, Human Resource Email: careers@ncsa.ca [careers@ncsa.ca] Thank you for your interest in joining the NCSA team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.

What you’ll do

The primary worker is responsible for monitoring security functions to ensure the safety and well-being of residents within housing facilities. They also provide ongoing support to residents to foster self-growth and a healthy, holistic lifestyle.

Requirements

Candidates must have an in-depth understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures, and the impacts of colonization. Applicants are required to pass criminal record and child intervention checks and must be available for overnight shifts.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Indigenous culture knowledge
• Conflict resolution
• Security monitoring
• Time management
• Interpersonal relations
• Leadership
• Computer literacy
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Crisis intervention
• Professional boundaries
• Confidentiality
• Resilience
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Self-Motivation
• Reconciliation
• Information Technology
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Trauma Care
• Prioritization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Primary Care Social Worker
• Case Worker
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers