Nikihk - Housing Outreach Worker

Nikihk Indigenous Housing First is an intense home visitation and follow-up program designed to assist those experiencing chronic homelessness. We provide in-home follow-up support, with cultural and spiritual support and education.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information, prepare reports and assessments.
• Appraise client’s needs or eligibility for program.
• Find sustainable housing for clients; coordinate moving and transportation expenses; purchase/secure household items, food, and furniture.
• Ensure client assessments are being entered into the program database.
• Provide support to clients and landlords, resolve conflict situations between clients and landlords.
• Conduct move in and move out inspections.
• Build and foster positive relationships with property management companies.
• Maintain program housing statistics.
• Transport clients to viewings
• Address housing and re-housing issues and needs
• Documenting all objective interactions with clients, whether by phone or face to face, on ETO a web based case management software.
• Create an Independence plan with clients outlining steps required to ensure client maintains stable housing.

Qualification Requirements

• B.A./B.S.W./Human Services Degree or Diploma or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years minimum of relevant experience
• Enthusiasm for being part of the solution to end homelessness in Edmonton
• Passion for working with Indigenous individuals; excited about being a catalyst of change in people's lives.
• Must understanding the impact the loss of culture identity and intergeneration residential school syndrome has had on Indigenous people.
• Effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Budgeting skills are an asset
• Must have own vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a drivers abstract
• Must have 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary plus monthly auto allowance.
• Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months’ probation (pro-rated)
• Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months’ employment.
• Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

How to Apply
You can send your cover letter and resume