Tenant Support Worker

at  Highbridge Human Capital Inc

ABOUT THE CENTRE:

The ?um?iiqsu (Oomiiqsu) Centre is a newly built innovative and culturally centered home providing wrap-around support for Huu-ay-aht, and other Nuu-chah-nulth mothers and their children ages 12 and under. Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7-days per week. The ?um?iiqsu Centre Team will assist families at risk of homelessness due to Social Determinants of Health gaps, fleeing gender-based/intimate partner violence and/or involved with MCFD/Usma or other Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs) through the provision of shelter, in-house supports and access to a range of services.
With this exciting new centre, we are seeking 12 regular and 6 relief Tenant Support Workers!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensuring a safe living environment for mothers and children.
• Provide a wide range of prevention-focused support services through culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed practice.
• Provide direct support to mothers to help them reach their personal goals.
• Assist and support mothers to address and resolve concerns identified by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Usma, and/or other Delegated Aboriginal Agencies.
• Group facilitation.
• Intensive parenting support.
• Conflict resolution.
• Crisis management.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful pre-employment checks, including vulnerable persons criminal records check, employment verification, and reference checks.
• Must have a Valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5.
• First Aid Training.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Class 4 is an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Human Services Diploma, BA Child and Youth Care, BA Social Work.
• Combination of lived experience, experience and education.
• Cultural Sensitivity Training, Trauma Informed Practice Training, Conflict and Dispute Resolution Training, and Crisis Management Training.
• Knowledge of and experience supporting women and children impacted by gender-based and intimate partner violence.
• Supporting women and children in transitional housing programs is an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations people, knowledge of issues unique to First Nations people and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Programs including Word, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to work in a performance-focused, fast-paced environment in alignment with HFN’s values, culture and business goals.

Please refer the Job description for details